Key Republican Senator Raises Doubts Over RFK Jr.'s Fitness for HHS Job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary may be in jeopardy after Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he was "struggling" with Kennedy's decades-long history of anti-vaccine advocacy during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
RFK Jr. tells senators he won't impose his vaccine opinions at HHS, will empower scientists
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced skeptical senators Thursday in the second day of his confirmation hearing to lead the department of Health and Human Services, Sen. Bill Cassidy confronted Kennedy about vaccines.
“He just continues to sow doubt:” The backstory behind Sen. Maggie Hassan’s unexpected rebuke of RFK Jr.
The New Hampshire senator's son, who lives with severe cerebral palsy, inspired her viral moment in Thursday's hearing for President Trump's nominee for health secretary.
Sen. Maggie Hassan Gets Emotional In Rebuke Of RFK Jr. ‘Sowing Doubts’ About Vaccines
The New Hampshire Democrat described raising a son with severe cerebral palsy and ripped Kennedy for "relitigating" settled science on autism.
Hassan Slams Kennedy for Sowing Doubts on Vaccines and Autism
Senator Maggie Hassan, Democrat of New Hampshire, assailed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republicans for asserting that science around autism and vaccines wasn’t settled.
Senator challenges RFK Jr.’s false vaccine claims in emotional speech
In a personal and impassioned speech, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) revealed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. her own struggle with her son’s health and the fears she had about Kennedy’s continued questioning of what has been settled science on vaccines.
HHS nominee RFK Jr. defends vaccine skepticism, still ‘won’t take sides on 9/11’ in fiery final confirmation hearing
If you come out unequivocally — ‘vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism’ that would have an incredible impact,” Sen.
RFK Senate confirmation hearing: Sens. Maggie Hassan, Bernie Sanders grill Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on abortion stance
During Wednesday's U.S. Senate committee hearing regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary, Sens.
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On day 2 of HHS confirmation hearings, Kennedy again grilled on vaccine views
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, faced another day of tough questioning today in the second of his two confirmation hearings for his ...
Tearful but angry senator scolds Trump nominee RFK Jr. in hearing’s most powerful moment
On Thursday, New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan — a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...
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RFK Jr., Trump’s pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
More dramatic questioning on vaccines in RFK Jr's second confirmation hearing. Bond/Simmons-Duffin/Stone/Webber ...
Full Replay: Day Two Of Confirmation Hearings For Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face the Senate Health Committee on Thursday morning for a second day of confirmation hearings, ...
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RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, interrogated on vaccine views at second confirmation hearing
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.
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RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during Thursday’s ...
Senator Fights Back Tears Going After RFK Jr. on Autism
Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan fought back tears as she confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his unwillingness to ...
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.
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Democrats Protest Vote on Trump’s Budget Pick Over Medicaid Freeze
Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee boycotted a meeting Thursday to advance Russell Vought’s nomination to chair the ...