Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
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.
RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Comments Flood Internet Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that? RFK JR: “I never said that.” KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.” RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024) pic.twitter.com/QrjubgMHA7
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.
RFK Jr. faces Senate grilling today
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face his first vetting by lawmakers this morning when Senate Finance Committee members are sure to ask about his past comments on vaccines, federal health agency reform and abortion.
RFK Jr's Voice Explained
Ahead of his confirmation hearing, articles about the sound of his voice and his spasmodic dysphonia have been in the news. This is what you need to know about the condition. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Kennedy via email for comment.
Watch highlights from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial selection to run the Department of Health and Human Services, began two days of confirmation hearings before Senate committees on Jan. 29.
What RFK Jr. Might Face in His Nomination Hearings This Week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services faces Senate scrutiny due to his controversial health views.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Kennedy Testifies He’s Not Anti-Vaccine
Kennedy Jr. rejected characterizations of him as an anti-vaxxer in a Senate hearing Wednesday where senators will weigh his ...
RFK Jr. Backs AIDS Efforts After Previously Raising Questions About Science
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he supports Pepfar, the program that supplies antiviral AIDS treatments to Africa, after Sen. John ...
Four conflicts of interest facing RFK Jr. ahead of grilling from senators
Beneath the bipartisan concerns from senators about Kennedy's qualifications is an array of financial conflicts of interest ...
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Daybreak Jan. 29: RFK Jr. makes case before Senate Finance today
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his first public appearance before the Senate today to discuss his nomination as secretary of the ...
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The Madness of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Like Trump, Kennedy for years has wielded a firehose of falsehoods across multiple fronts and has engaged in assorted ...
RFK Jr. says he’s resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation’s top health official job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is distancing himself from his anti-vaccine work as he seeks to become the leader of the nation’s top ...
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LIVE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces 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).
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 ...