U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks questions RFK Jr. about controversial vaccine statements, federal workers in Maryland
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks grilled RFK Jr. on his history of questioning vaccines and pushing other controversial ideas.
Top Senate committee Republican ‘struggling’ over RFK Jr.’s nomination, points to vaccine skepticism
Three of President Donald Trump’s most vulnerable Cabinet nominees appeared in front of Senate panels for their confirmation hearings this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for secretary of Health and Human services,
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's hearing by saying he was "struggling" with the nomination due to Kennedy's vaccine positions. Kennedy notably refused to say vaccines don't cause autism as he faced pointed question from lawmakers.
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group sees vindication in his Senate testimony
Mary Holland, head of Kennedy-founded Children's Health Defense, spoke to POLITICO after attending his confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. tells senators he won't impose his vaccine opinions at HHS, will empower scientists
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced skeptical senators Thursday in the second day of his confirmation hearing to lead the department of Health and Human Services, Sen. Bill Cassidy confronted Kennedy about vaccines.
RFK Jr. neither 'anti-vaccine or anti-industry' he says in opening statement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to face his first Senate confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump's nominee to become the next secretary of health and human services Wednesday. In an opening statement,
RFK Jr. Is Starting Where Michelle Obama Left, Now With Republican Support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. focused a lot of his proposals on diet-related diseases among low-income Americans during his ...
3 Key Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Second Senate Confirmation Hearing
Should Kennedy gain confirmation, he would oversee HHS’s $1.7 trillion budget and hold influence over the foods and drugs ...
RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them
Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined ...
Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings
RFK Jr. is back on the Hill for a second day of testimony, this time before a different Senate committee, after a first round ...
“He just continues to sow doubt:” The backstory behind Sen. Maggie Hassan’s unexpected rebuke of RFK Jr.
The New Hampshire senator's son, who lives with severe cerebral palsy, inspired her viral moment in Thursday's hearing for ...
Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald ...
Elizabeth Warren on viral confrontation with RFK Jr at hearing: Could end up 'with no vaccines at all'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed her viral back-and-forth with RFK Jr. on Thursday during an interview on "The View," saying ...
RFK Jr. Stuns 'Daily Show' With The 'Worst' Possible Answer To 1 Simple Question
Michael Kosta could not believe this moment from the man President Donald Trump wants in charge of Health and Human Services.
"The data has been there a long time": Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccine misinformation
Md., also had questions for Kennedy on his claim that doctors “should not be giving Black people the same vaccine schedule ...