RFK Jr. confirmation hearing: Kennedy was grilled on his abortion flip-flop. Here’s what he said
President Trump’s highly controversial pick to head the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders. Robert F.
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.
Sen. Maggie Hassan accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of flip-flopping on abortion
The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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, stem-cell research and medical conscience rights.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid at hearing
Kennedy is seeking to lead a $1.7 trillion agency that will oversee vaccine recommendations as well as food inspections and health insurance for half the country.
'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.
Republicans back RFK Jr. despite years of support for abortion rights
Conservative Republicans seem to be embracing health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. out of loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate scrutiny over vaccines, abortion, and health policies
RFK Jr.'s HHS confirmation hearing begins a day after his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, publicly released a letter accusing him of being a predator.
'You frighten people': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr's contentious confirmation hearing
Democrats focused on Kennedy's anti-vaccine advocacy. Republicans probed the former Democratic leader on his abortion and agriculture views.
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.
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.
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Kennedy Needs to Reassure Social Conservatives on Abortion
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What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
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Trump health pick Kennedy faces US Senate scrutiny over vaccine, abortion views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, is set to face a grilling from ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine views during Health and Human Services nomination hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings
President Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees have flooded the zone Thursday in back-to-back-to-back confirmation ...
Access to abortion medication could be in jeopardy, RFK Jr. testimony suggests
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested he is open to significantly limiting access to mifepristone if confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing “safety issues” to a drug ...