RFK Jr. fields tough questions on both sides about vaccines, abortion stances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial Trump nominee to be health secretary, faced harsh grilling from Democrats, and even some Republicans seemed skeptical.
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.
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Protesters Disrupt RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearing Just Minutes In
Robert F. Kennedy’s first confirmation hearing Wednesday to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services was quickly interrupted by protesters over the Trump nominee’s vaccine positions. During his opening remarks, Kennedy said under oath that he is “not anti-vaccine”—but people standing in the back of the room weren’t convinced.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump’s support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation’s top health official?
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RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy’s endorsements of the measles and polio vaccines during today’s confirmation hearing mask his years of skepticism about their safety and effectiveness. Here are some medical claims made by RFK Jr. that are missing context or include falsehoods.
Caroline Kennedy calls Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'predator' ahead of confirmation hearing
Caroline Kennedy, former U.S. ambassador and only living child of President John F. Kennedy rebuked her cousin, RFK Jr., in a letter to lawmakers.
Who Is Mary Richardson Kennedy? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Second Wife
In recordings obtained by Mother Jones, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly blamed his now-deceased second wife for his cheating.
RFK 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.
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The Junk Science of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
For the first time in modern American history, a skeptic of medical research could be responsible for safeguarding public ...
RFK Jr. vows he won't take cheeseburgers away, just highlight health issues: 'My boss loves' them
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his Senate hearing to be confirmed as the next HHS secretary that he will not take ...
Cheryl Hines Supports Husband RFK Jr. at Confirmation Hearing amid Kennedy Family Drama
Kennedy Jr. and Hines have yet to comment on Caroline’s statement. In November, Kennedy Jr. shared an Instagram post to ...
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes over health department, Americans will die | Letters
We know the kind of damage that will be done and the lives that will be lost if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is put in charge of our ...
Live Updates: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Begin Health Secretary Confirmation Hearings
Mr. Kennedy, the scion of a Democratic dynasty and a prominent vaccine skeptic, faces questions from lawmakers as he seeks a ...
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 ...
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From anti-vaxx to dead bears, all the accusations faced by RFK Jr at Senate hearing
Democrat senators give Trump's pick for health secretary a fierce grilling - but he is still expected to be confirmed ...
R.F.K. Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and Medicaid
In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than ...