Robert F. Kennedy Jr. humiliated at Senator says 'you don't know about post-vaccine safety'
The questioning comes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced grueling testimony on Thursday to secure the Secretary of Health and Human Services position
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
Live Updates: In Second Confirmation Hearing, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Takes Fire For Vaccine Stances
What to know from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s hearings before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Thursday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face first Senate grilling for health secretary
He needs to earn support from nearly all Senate Republicans to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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.
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.
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record of questioning childhood vaccine safety came under fire at the Trump HHS pick's confirmation hearing.
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. reverses, denies previous vaccine positions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for the nation’s top health post, spent much of his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29 denying and clarifying his previous rhetoric on vaccines.
Trump health secretary nominee RFK Jr survives heated hearings ahead of crucial confirmation votes
Robert F. Kennedy, President Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, survives two heated confirmation hearings but still faces crucial Senate votes.
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.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose a way for candidates like RFK Jr. to get off the ballot in the future
Republican lawmakers in battleground state Wisconsin want to change state law to allow candidates to remove their names from ...
Wisconsin bill would allow candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to withdraw from ballots
Robert F. Kennedy tried unsuccessfully in Wisconsin and other states to pull his name from the 2024 presidential ballot.
The Risks of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The issue isn’t only his troubling views but whether a complex federal agency can function effectively under his leadership.
RFK Jr. Is Not What the Doctor Ordered
Trump’s anti-science rhetoric prompted attacks on public health officials during the pandemic, from mocking social media ...
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 ...
RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine views in HHS nomination bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and Human ...
Key moments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first hearing as he battled Dems, fended off attacks on vaccines, climate change and obesity
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, squared off with Democratic ...
Who Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate and environmental activist, endorsed Donald Trump last year and threw ...
RFK Jr. Is Starting Where Michelle Obama Left, Now With Republican Support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. focused a lot of his proposals on diet-related diseases among low-income Americans during his ...