RFK Jr. faces questions on past anti-vaccine statements, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on health, food and medicine as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.
RFK Jr tells lawmakers that ‘every abortion is a tragedy’ at confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told lawmakers that he agrees that 'every abortion is a tragedy.'
5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.
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.
RFK Jr. turnabout on vaccines, abortion slammed at HHS confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s alternating views on vaccines, reproductive rights and public health issues were a central focus at his first confirmation hearing Wednesday, with Democratic senators expressing dismay at his nomination and Republicans signaling he’ll likely have their support.
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.
RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion stance in confirmation hearing
A longtime environmental lawyer with no experience working in public health administration or medicine, Kennedy is known for his work in questioning the safety and efficacy of vaccines, including encouraging parents not to adhere to vaccination recommendations and helping to sue a vaccine manufacturer for what he alleged was marketing fraud.
Day 2 of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings set to kick off in Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Capitol Hill for a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee.
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.
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 ...
RFK Jr. on the defensive over vaccine views as key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long record of doubting the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him ...