RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's hearing by saying he was "struggling" with the nomination due to Kennedy's vaccine positions. Kennedy notably refused to say vaccines don't cause autism as he faced pointed question from lawmakers.
Vaccine misinformation 'super spreader' RFK Jr. ‘struggles’ during intense Senate grilling
RFK Jr. testified at his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services, facing intense questioning on topics ranging from vaccines to women's reproductive healthcare. His controversial history of anti-vaccine rhetoric came under sharp scrutiny.
Top Senate committee Republican ‘struggling’ over RFK Jr.’s nomination, points to vaccine skepticism
Three of President Donald Trump’s most vulnerable Cabinet nominees appeared in front of Senate panels for their confirmation hearings this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for secretary of Health and Human services,
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.
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
RFK Jr. Says He Doesn’t Know if COVID-19 Vaccines Work
R obert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was grilled by Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, who confronted him with conspiratorial and conflicting statements he has made about COVID-19.
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.
Sen. Sanders grills RFK Jr. on his COVID vaccine beliefs
Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick to run the top U.S. health agency, would not answer a question from Senator Bernie Sanders about whether the coronavirus vaccine saved millions of lives during a charged Senate Health committee hearing on Thursday (January 30).
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks questions RFK Jr. about controversial vaccine statements, federal workers in Maryland
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks grilled RFK Jr. on his history of questioning vaccines and pushing other controversial ideas.
Senators Take RFK Jr. To Task Over His Vaccine Safety Dodge
The data is there,” GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy bluntly told the nominee for secretary of health and human services.
Elizabeth Warren on viral confrontation with RFK Jr at hearing: Could end up 'with no vaccines at all'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed her viral back-and-forth with RFK Jr. on Thursday during an interview on "The View," saying ...
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At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. refuses to say that vaccines don’t cause autism
During a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to confirm that he believes vaccines do ...
RFK Jr. clashes with Democrats over past comments about vaccines, abortion rights
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RFK Jr defends vaccine stance as protesters disrupt hearing for Trump's health secretary pick
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Mass. health experts concerned about future of vaccines, ‘anti-science focus’ after RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Some Massachusetts health experts expressed concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential appointment following his Senate ...