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.
Powerful Republican Takes Aim at R.F.K. Jr.’s Vaccine Views in Senate Hearing
Kennedy has downplayed his history of advocating against vaccines since he was nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
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).
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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
Date set for Robert F Kennedy Jr's Health secretary confirmation hearings
The Senate committees on health and finance will probe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. next week in his bid to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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 confirmation hearing.
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.
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 pick's confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be the nation's top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee's deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.
Kennedy accused of 'misleading' vaccine arguments by Republican US senator
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick to run the top U.S. health agency, argued on Thursday that his controversial views on vaccines were misrepresented in a charged Senate Health committee hearing,
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Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his final plea before senators as a key vote hangs in the balance
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RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.
Robert F. Kennedy as health secretary a struggle for key Republican US senator
Mr Kennedy’s nomination could fail to move forward if Senator Bill Cassidy joins Democrats in voting against him. Read more ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination signals a new era of anti-intellectualism in American politics
The many controversial people appointed to the Trump administration, from Elon Musk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have at least ...
Who Is Bill Cassidy? His Views on Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Trump Explained
Cassidy is expected to challenge RFK Jr. on his vaccine skepticism and views on public health in today's confirmation hearing ...