Sen. Crapo: RFK Jr. will work to 'make our country healthier'
Idaho, delivered his opening statement at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing, saying his goal as secretary of health and human services would be to "make our country healthier."
RFK Jr. First-Day Hearing Wraps Up After More Than Three Hours
Sen. Mike Crapo (R., Idaho), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, brought Wednesday’s hearing to a close, as senators rushed out to make a vote. He thanked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for appearing and for providing documents and responses.
5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.
Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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 that affect the daily lives of Americans.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump’s support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation’s top health official?
'You frighten people': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr's contentious confirmation hearing
Democrats focused on Kennedy's anti-vaccine advocacy. Republicans probed the former Democratic leader on his abortion and agriculture views.
RFK Jr. Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Lawmakers pressed Kennedy,
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.
Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr
The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Kennedy over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
Kennedy as health secretary a struggle for key Republican US senator
A key Republican senator on Thursday said he was struggling with Robert F. Kennedy Jr's nomination by President Donald Trump to run the top U.S. health agency, saying he had reservations about the nominee's "misleading arguments" on vaccines.
Top Senate committee Republican ‘struggling’ over RFK Jr.’s nomination, points to vaccine skepticism
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., told Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday that he has been "struggling with your nomination ...
Crapo Praises Kennedy's Commitment to Healthcare Change
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R., Idaho), in his opening remarks on at the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation ...
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Sen. Warren grills RFK Jr: 'Kids might die, but Robert Kennedy can keep cashing in'
Kennedy faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee, including from MA Sen. Warren, weighing whether he is fit to be ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wants to Change How SNAP Benefits Are Used
During confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to SNAP and his ideas for integrating nutritional health into ...
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What’s the evidence RFK Jr. profited off vaccine lawsuits? Checking Warren’s claim
Kennedy Jr. earned more than $2.4 million as a consultant referring cases to the law firm Wisner Baum, government records show. Wisner Baum is suing Merck & Co. over allegations that the ...
Kennedy, Polarizing Pick for Health Secretary, Defends Shifts on Vaccines and Abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a sometimes-contentious hearing before the Senate’s Finance Committee on Wednesday, and ...
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Kennedy Testifies He’s Not Anti-Vaccine
Kennedy Jr. rejected characterizations of him as an anti-vaxxer in a Senate hearing Wednesday where senators will weigh his ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid
In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer ...
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Analysis: RFK Jr. doubles down on vaccine criticism and misinformation, imperiling key votes
The exchanges show how RFK Jr. has failed to update his views on important health issues, even when presented with new ...