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.
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.
Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, faced a confirmation grilling Wednesday over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.
RFK Jr. Denies Samoa Visit Was Vaccine-Related: Here Are the Facts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators that his trip to the country later hit by a measles outbreak had "nothing" to do with vaccines.
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.
RFK Jr.'s health tech fix
Kennedy, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the federal government’s health agencies, wants to use artificial intelligence and telehealth to increase the quality of care for Medicare and Medicaid recipients while reducing costs,
RFK Jr. Says He Doesn't Know if COVID-19 Vaccines Work
Bernie Sanders asked him if he believed that the COVID-19 vaccine was successful in saving millions of lives. "I don't know," Kennedy said. "We don't have a good surveillance system." In reality, both the U.
RFK Jr. reverses, denies previous vaccine positions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for the nation’s top health post, spent much of his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29 denying and clarifying his previous rhetoric on vaccines.
RFK Jr. to face HELP panel in HHS bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s choice to lead HHS, appears before a key Senate health committee stacked with lawmakers who could cast the deciding vote for or against him.
RFK Jr. is on the defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s frequent questioning of the safety of childhood vaccinations over the years is persisting as an issue ...
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 ...
Senators including Ohio’s Husted spar over vaccine policy, chronic disease in RFK Jr.‘s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial statements linking vaccines to autism draw concern during his Senate confirmation ...
Ahead of RFK confirmation, what vaccines are recommended for adults, children in Florida?
What are the current CDC recommendations for vaccines? Here's the list from the government website as of Jan. 30, 2025.
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RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, questioned 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.
RFK Jr. clashes with Democrats over past comments about vaccines, abortion rights
Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines ...
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RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Sanders, Kennedy share heated exchange on vaccines
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 ...
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 ...