InnovationRx: HHS Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In The Hot Seat At First Confirmation Hearing
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first Senate confirmation hearing, the chaos at the NIH and with federal research funding, new dosages for an Alzheimer’s drug, a major tuberculosis outbreak, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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.
As RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings, here's where he stands on vaccines, food dyes
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his Senate confirmation hearings to lead the HHS, here's where he stands on health issues including vaccines and food dyes.
What to Expect from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the country’s health agencies, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Analysis: In confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. diagnoses a nation’s health ills but fails to prescribe remedies
In a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, RFK Jr. diagnosed a nation’s health ills but fails to diagnose remedies.
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Live updates: RFK Jr., other key Trump nominees in spotlight at Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill on Thursday to face a second Senate panel in as many days as he vies for confirmation to lead a nearly $2 trillion agency.
Live updates: RFK Jr. faces opposition from senators in fiery confirmation hearing
Trump's pick for HHS Secretary faces questions from the left and right over his health stances. But will that stop his confirmation? Follow along for updates.
RFK Jr. is ready to make his case to senators
The Senate Finance Committee will hear from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary, on Wednesday.
RFK Jr. Defended Record, Sidestepped Abortion Questions in Senate Confirmation Hearing
Senators pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his past vaccine and abortion remarks in the first of two days of hearings before senators vote on whether to confirm him as President Trump’s health secretary.
Kennedy Is Keeping His Stake in Vaccine Litigation
If confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would oversee the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies ...
RFK Jr. wants to get rid of food dyes. These 'crunchy moms' are ready.
RFK Jr. said in Wednesday's confirmation hearing that he wants to combat food dyes. 'Crunchy moms' finally feel seen.
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The Junk Science of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
For the first time in modern American history, a skeptic of medical research could be responsible for safeguarding public ...
5 Health Topics Likely to Come Up During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Hearings
While Mr. Kennedy, seeking the job of health secretary, has been vocal about vaccines and his desire to overhaul the nation’s ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his ...
Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the ...
Senators challenge Robert Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and fitness to lead HHS in fiery hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two ...
RFK Jr. Says He Would Study Abortion Pill Mifepristone for 'Safety Issues'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday he would study the abortion pill mifepristone for "safety issues" if confirmed to lead ...