Democrat Grills RFK Jr. in Heated Battle Over Vaccines: ‘Are You Lying to Congress Today…Or Did You Lie on All Those Podcasts?!’
The nomination hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicked off with a battle between President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), as the Democrat confronted Kennedy over his past controversial comments about vaccines and other issues.
WATCH: Senator Wyden grills RFK Jr. on measles and vaccines in confirmation hearing
HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Senator Ron Wyden he is "not anti-vaccine" in his confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. Says He Supports Measles, Polio Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed back on questioning from Sen. Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) about his vaccine views. “I support the measles vaccine. I support the polio vaccine. I will do nothing as HHS secretary that makes it difficult or discourages” for people to get those vaccines,
RFK Jr. addresses vaccines in Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the Senate Finance Committee that he is not anti-vaccine during his confirmation hearing for secretary of health and human services.
US Lawmakers Ask RFK Jr. to Stay Away From Vaccine Decisions
Democratic lawmakers in the US are asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stay away from all vaccine-related decisions if confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services because his family could benefit from anti-vaccine litigation.
Democratic senators express concern about RFK Jr. investments in vaccine lawsuits
Senate Democrats are demanding additional information on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s financial connection to vaccine-related lawsuits ahead of Tuesday's confirmation vote as Health and Human Services secretary.
RFK Jr. clears key Senate hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill
RFK Jr. Clears Senate Committee After Assurances on Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to head the US Department of Health and Human Services, was endorsed by the Senate Finance Committee after two tough hearings. His nomination will now advance to a full Senate vote.
Vaccine stocks fall as Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary
Shares of vaccine companies fell after a Senate panel voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full chamber. Moderna's stock fell more than 4%,
Trump’s HHS pick RFK Jr. grilled over ‘conflicting’ vaccine, abortion and COVID claims in contentious confirmation hearing
Kennedy Jr. scrapped with senators for more than four hours Wednesday, trying to defend everything from his “conflicting” ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejects ‘anti-vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, but Democrats push back
Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media ...
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RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Wyden, others on his views on vaccines and abortion in first confirmation hearing
All of my kids are vaccinated, and I believe vaccines have a critical role in health care." Early on in the hearing, ...
‘He'll be a rubber stamp’: Wyden slams Kennedy's HHS nomination, calls him a threat to public health
Senator Ron Wyden criticised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, citing his history of spreading ...
Senate Democrats demand RFK Jr. address ‘grave concerns’ over conflicts of interest
Ahead of a vote on Tuesday, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said recent financial disclosures from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Oregon US Sen. Wyden: RFK Jr confirmation would be ‘grave threat to American people’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was voted to advance his nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services by the Senate’s finance ...
Sens. Wyden, Warren press RFK Jr. on conflicts of interest ahead of vote
RFK Jr. needs to recuse himself from vaccine-related legal actions before a key Senate committee confirmation vote, the two Democratic lawmakers argue. Read more here.