Q&A: Sen. Lankford exchange with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy sat through the first of two confirmation hearings Wednesday morning.
Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made claims during his Senate confirmation hearing on issues including vaccines, pesticides and Lyme disease. Some of them are missing context.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr grilled at confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, fielded tough questions during his confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. Faces Bipartisan Grilling on Abortion Record in Combative Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy was a vocal critic of abortion restrictions throughout his career, but now supports Trump’s position that it should be left to the states.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
The health committee chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also has expressed concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaccine work. A physician, Cassidy said earlier this month he “had a frank conversation” and “spoke about vaccines at length” with Kennedy. On Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that he is still unsure if he is backing Trump’s nominee.
Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Hearing: Time and How To Watch
To watch Kennedy's confirmation hearing, viewers can look to the Senate Finance Committee website on Wednesday and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee website on Thursday. C-SPAN and a plethora of broadcast and cable media outlets will broadcast live what is likely to be a contentious confirmation hearing on television.
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.
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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr grilled by senate committee over abortion, COVID-19 vaccine comments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s grilling by the Senate Finance Committee comes amid a flurry of campaigns and letters from doctors, patient advocacy groups and others, both supporting and opposing his nomination.
'Like he’s a rockstar': scenes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings
The hearings were packed to capacity with protesters and fans, while the spillover crowd hung out in hallways and overflow rooms.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His Final Plea Before Senators as a Key Vote Hangs in the Balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives to testify before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington,
RFK Jr. Avoids, for Now, Tough Questions on Abortion Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. avoided taking a strong position on abortion restrictions in response to questions from Sen. James ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Pledges to Carry Out Trump’s Policies on Abortion, Conscience Rights
In the three-hour hearing, Kennedy fielded questions on his interpretation of Title X, late-term abortions, mifepristone, ...
Abortion opponents praise RFK Jr., after he vows to follow Trump
Abortion opponents praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, after he vowed at a Senate hearing to implement "whatever" ...