5 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearings
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on abortion and vaccines during confirmation hearings
Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, signaling that President Donald Trump’s pick will have to win over uncertain Republicans in order to secure the job.
5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.
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. tries to convince skeptical senators that he won’t undermine vaccines
Kennedy’s bid to serve as America’s top health official may be decided by a handful of Republicans, including several senators who questioned him Thursday.
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.
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Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Kennedy, a Democrat who ran as an independent but ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, was grilled by senators over his views on vaccines, abortion, Medicaid and more during two days of confirmation hearings.
Mitch McConnell had polio as a child. It could cloud RFK Jr.’s nomination.
The Republican senator’s childhood bout with the disease has informed his ardent support for vaccines amid increasing ...
Anti-vaccine no more? RFK Jr. is remaking his image to serve Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is telling senators considering his nomination to lead the government’s health agencies he merely wants ...
Caroline Kennedy attacks ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in scathing letter ahead of confirmation hearing
The daughter of former President John F. Kennedy is speaking out against Health and Human Services Secretary designate Robert ...
Analysis: The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed ...
RFK Jr.’s confirmation battle has turned politics upside down
“There are so many things about RFK Jr. that would seem to make him a Democratic appointee instead of a Republican one — but ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made ...
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 ...
State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or ...