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Opinion: Why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the attention of everyday moms
The recent Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a striking scene that would confuse a time traveler from 10 years ago. Democratic lawmakers took turns excoriating a man who once embodied their ideals. Sen. Bernie Sanders, seemingly grasping for gotchas, was reduced to questioning Kennedy about baby clothing merchandise.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation hearing happening now. Watch livestream here
The hearing, which began at 10 a.m., will examine the worthiness of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Watch the RFK Jr. confirmation hearing live on C-SPAN (Optimum channel 80, Spectrum channel 49).
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Right-wing media are split on RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a Senate vote to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, right-wing media are split ...
Murdoch empire comes out against RFK Jr.
The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post’s editorial boards expressed concern about Kennedy's anti-vaccine history and other unorthodox views.
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Wall Street Journal labels RFK Jr. ‘dangerous to public health’ ahead of hearings
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is coming out in opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr ... s vaccines.” The Rupert Murdoch-owned outlet mentioned that Kennedy’s financial ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refuses to reject falsehoods about vaccines and autism in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record of questioning childhood vaccine safety came under fire from a key Republican at the Trump HHS ...
Live Updates: In Second Confirmation Hearing, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Takes Fire For Vaccine Stances
What to know from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s hearings before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and the Senate Health, ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his final plea before senators as a key vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long record of questioning the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him Thursday during a confirmation hearing where a key Republican quickly raised ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an environmental lawyer, author and political activist who has suspended his independent presidential campaign and thrown his support behind former President Donald J.
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Republican senators express doubts about RFK Jr. in latest confirmation hearing
In a make-or-break hearing, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before a second committee and it revealed Republican doubts about him. Lisa Desjardins reports on where ...