RFK Jr. set to be interrogated by powerful GOP senator with background in medicine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. set to be interrogated by powerful GOP senator with background in medicine

Raw Story  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is about to face a potential hurdle in his bid to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services, reported The Daily Beast: a meeting with Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of the few Republicans who may have reason to buck Trump on the issue. Speaking to Fox News over the weekend, Cassidy, who was also one of a small group of GOP senators to vote to convict Trump in the second impeachment trial, said of Kennedy, “I will meet with him this coming week. Vaccinations, he’s wrong on, and so I just look forward to having a good dialogue with him on that.” Cassidy chairs the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, which will be responsible for the initial vetting of Kennedy. But the Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing to decide whether to sendKennedy’s nomination to the chamber floor for a vote, which would likely occur late this month — if Kennedy, whose own family has turned on him, makes it that far."

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RFK Jr.’s First Month: Touting French Fries And Casting Doubts On Vaccines
2 weeks, 3 days ago

RFK Jr.’s First Month: Touting French Fries And Casting Doubts On Vaccines

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries. Public health agencies cancel vaccine meetings, research under Kennedy’s watch During his first address to thousands of workers at the federal public health agencies, including the Centers for Disease …

RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
2 weeks, 3 days ago

RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries. Public health agencies cancel vaccine meetings, research under Kennedy’s watch During his first address to thousands of workers at the federal public health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

RFK's plan to make America healthy again? Send people with mental health conditions to farms
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK's plan to make America healthy again? Send people with mental health conditions to farms

Salon  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "make America healthy again" motto is meant to convey that he is sincerely interested in helping Americans avoid getting sick in the first place. Instead of letting people have drugs that keep them healthy, Kennedy's "solution" looks very much like punishing them for perceived personal failures by putting people into labor camps, which he euphemistically calls …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priorities as Trump's health chief as flurry of senior officials at FDA and CDC quit
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priorities as Trump's health chief as flurry of senior officials at FDA and CDC quit

Daily Mail  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered his first speech as an official member of Donald Trump's cabinet unveiling his plan to restore Americans' health. Reports also emerged on Tuesday revealing the Centers for Disease Control's Acting Principal Deputy Director Nirav Shah is also stepping down. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered on Tuesday his first speech in …

'Too little too late': RFK-backing GOP senator roasted over new measles remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

'Too little too late': RFK-backing GOP senator roasted over new measles remarks

Raw Story  

Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak, which prompted physician Sen. Bill Cassidy to tweet about it on X and tell Americans that the measles vaccine has been "safe and effective since 1963." Dr. Jessica Biller, DO, also referenced the RFK Jr. vote, "Actions speak louder than words, my friend." Infectious disease and clinician Dr. Neil Stone replied, "Hollow words from …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's new health chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's new health chief

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's new health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled that his number one priority over the next four years will be ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic. 'For 20 years I've gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in …

Why RFK Jr is being endorsed by the health fanatics trying to live forever
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why RFK Jr is being endorsed by the health fanatics trying to live forever

Daily Mail  

Biohacker Bryan Johnson is a big fan of RFK Jr. In fact, he told Daily Mail's Welcome to MAGAland podcast that he thinks he'll bring a fresh perspective to America's jaded healthcare system. President Donald Trump embraces Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after Kennedy was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White …

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned U.S. health secretary, hints at overhaul
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr, vaccine critic turned U.S. health secretary, hints at overhaul

Raw Story  

by Danny Kemp and Issam Ahmed Newly confirmed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday accused U.S. institutions of "stealing the health of our children" and suggested they should meet the same fate as USAID, which President Donald Trump's administration is working to slash. He also lavished praise on Trump, saying 20 years of prayers to solve chronic childhood …

RFK Jr is the new US Health Secretary: Will he ban vaccines or reform healthcare?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr is the new US Health Secretary: Will he ban vaccines or reform healthcare?

Firstpost  

Robert F Kennedy Jr was confirmed as US Secretary of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 Senate vote. His ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda prioritises reducing chronic disease, reforming pharmaceutical regulations and addressing environmental toxins while downplaying infectious disease control Robert Kennedy Jr, US President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, gestures in …

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's health chief that's sure to shake up the nation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's health chief that's sure to shake up the nation

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's new health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled that his number one priority over the next four years will be ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic. 'For 20 years I've gotten up every morning on my knees and prayed that God would put me in a position where I could end the childhood chronic disease epidemic in …

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate

ABP News  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy was approved as health secretary on Thursday by the Republican-controlled US Senate, despite concerns from the medical community over his history of spreading vaccine misinformation and rejecting established scientific facts. Commonly known as "RFK Jr," the 71-year-old secured the nomination with a narrow 52-48 vote, becoming the latest …

RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the notorious vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist who experts warn will sabotage public health efforts worldwide, has been confirmed as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He’s said they aren’t tested enough — something experts dispute — and has suggested vaccine trials that would be ethically …

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his final Senate confirmation test …

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

NPR  

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP In a party-line vote, zero Democrats and 52 Republicans in the Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. But a record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in …

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS

Salon  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the scion of the famous presidential family best known for his controversial views on vaccines, was confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday by a 52-48 vote largely along party lines — with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, the only Republican to vote no. "RFK Jr. has consistently fueled misinformation …

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy. During confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill, Kennedy denied being anti-vaccine, telling senators instead that he is “pro-safety.” He went on …

Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA’s Next Target
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA’s Next Target

Bloomberg  

Back in September, Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson convened a discussion on health and nutrition, in what could be considered the kickoff meeting of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. It was just a couple of weeks after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had penned an op-ed under that headline for the Wall Street Journal, proposing an agenda for an incoming …

How will Sen. Cassidy's deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines play out?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How will Sen. Cassidy's deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines play out?

LA Times  

Sen. Bill Cassidy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confer after a hearing on Kennedy’s nomination to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. He said he was swayed by Kennedy’s commitments to support the immunization schedules recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maintain systems used to vet new vaccines and monitor their safety, …

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate vote: What could US’ health system look like under him?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate vote: What could US’ health system look like under him?

Firstpost  

The full US Senate will vote on the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr – a noted vaccine sceptic – after its finance committee cleared the name of the controversial Donald Trump pick on party lines. But what could America’s health system look like under Kennedy Jr? The Independent quoted Senator Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance …

RFK Jr. claims ultra-processed foods are “poison.” What does he plan to do about it?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. claims ultra-processed foods are “poison.” What does he plan to do about it?

Salon  

Despite his previous claims that ultra-processed foods are “poisonous," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won’t take any additional measures to remove such foods from the market. But you should know what the impacts are on your family and on your health.” Under his campaign, called Make America Healthy Again, Kennedy made a promise to “ban the hundreds of food additives and …

Letters to the Editor: ‘I hope you lose sleep’: A doctor’s message to senators who vote to confirm RFK Jr.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: ‘I hope you lose sleep’: A doctor’s message to senators who vote to confirm RFK Jr.

LA Times  

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, voted to send Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination tp be Health and Human Services secretary to the Senate Tuesday. As a physician myself, I see little benefit to affirming RFK Jr.’s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, other than perhaps banning Skittles — though the Food and Drug Administration already banned …

Lower-level experts at HHS will keep RFK Jr. in line: GOP senator
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lower-level experts at HHS will keep RFK Jr. in line: GOP senator

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy left the Senate floor on Tuesday after delivering a speech about his negotiations with the White House over the appointment of anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services. "Alex Azar knew a heck of a lot about pharmaceutical development but probably not so much about NIH …

'Pathetic': Rage hits Republicans as onlookers react to latest Senate vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Pathetic': Rage hits Republicans as onlookers react to latest Senate vote

Raw Story  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, was approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — despite concerns previously vocalized by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy. Sen. Patty Murray begged her colleagues to stop Kennedy: "RFK Jr. is a uniquely unqualified & dangerous pick to lead …

RFK Jr. clears major Senate hurdle after skeptical GOP doctor gives him vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. clears major Senate hurdle after skeptical GOP doctor gives him vote

Raw Story  

Anti-vaccine conspiracist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was cleared to go before a full Senate vote for confirmation to lead the Health and Human Services Department after a Republican skeptic gave him his vote. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced on Tuesday that he would support confirm the nominee to head the department. Writing on X Cassidy, a doctor who had expressed serious …

RFK Jr. Clears Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. Clears Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the full Senate, moving him one step closer to being confirmed as President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is a physician, had previously raised questions about Kennedy’s record, and was seen as a …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary advances in divided Senate committee vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary advances in divided Senate committee vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel divided starkly along partisan lines voted on Tuesday to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, sending his bid to oversee the $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services agency to the Senate floor. In a social media post on X, he described “intense conversations” with …

RFK Jr moves closer to being Trump's health czar with key senate panel vote
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RFK Jr moves closer to being Trump's health czar with key senate panel vote

India Today  

The Republican-led US Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary, paving the way for the full Senate to vote to confirm him as soon as this week. The committee voted 14-13 along party lines with Democrats having accused Kennedy over two days of contentious confirmation hearings of being financially …

Bill Gates warns RFK Jr is misleading people as Trump's pick for health secretary awaits confirmation vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Gates warns RFK Jr is misleading people as Trump's pick for health secretary awaits confirmation vote

Daily Mail  

Bill Gates has warned against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of America's health, alleging that the known vaccine conspiracy theorist is 'misleading people'. Kennedy, in contentious confirmation hearings last week, was accused of being financially vested in the anti-vaccine movement and peddling debunked conspiracy theories about vaccines - assertions RFK Jr rejects. Bill Gates has warned against Robert …

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation

Raw Story  

Late January brought Senate confirmation hearings for some of President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees: Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is hoping to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Politico reporters Lauren Gardner and Adam Cancryn explain, "In a written response submitted to the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy said …

RFK Jr.’s Organic Crusade Has Sparked a Weird Political Realignment
1 month, 4 weeks ago

RFK Jr.’s Organic Crusade Has Sparked a Weird Political Realignment

Wired  

In October, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood outside the United States Department of Agriculture headquarters and railed against the state of US agriculture. In this shift, some groups spy an opportunity to place organic farming at the heart of the MAGA narrative—while others are concerned that RFK Jr.’s obsession with organic poses a serious risk to the climate. “The administration …

RFK Jr. says he’ll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain
1 month, 4 weeks ago

RFK Jr. says he’ll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facing intense scrutiny from senators over his potential profit from vaccine lawsuits while serving as the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that if he is confirmed he will not collect fees from litigation against the drugmakers of a cervical cancer vaccine. Kennedy, who’s President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Health and Human Services …

RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record
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55 years, 2 months ago

RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record

Wired  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced two Senate committees this week in his bid to be President Donald Trump’s secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. An outspoken vaccine critic who has previously promoted the debunked theory that vaccines cause autism, Kennedy has toned down his rhetoric in recent months while doubling down on his “Make America Healthy Again” …

Senator: RFK Jr. lied about vaccines like Brett Kavanaugh lied about Roe v. Wade
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Senator: RFK Jr. lied about vaccines like Brett Kavanaugh lied about Roe v. Wade

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued testifying on Capitol Hill Thursday and failed to clean up past comments opposing vaccines. In the case of Kennedy, the environmental lawyer may have spent decades claiming vaccines cause autism, but when speaking before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, he was forced to answer questions from actual medical experts. …

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.
2 months ago

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.

Associated Press  

— Sen. Bill Cassidy has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose nomination to health and human services secretary poses an equally consequential moment for the second-term Republican facing an uncertain political future in Louisiana. In a letter to Cassidy, his former House colleague and longtime Trump devotee recalled Kennedy’s appearance in Baton …

Sen. Maggie Hassan Gets Emotional In Rebuke Of RFK Jr. ‘Sowing Doubts’ About Vaccines
2 months ago

Sen. Maggie Hassan Gets Emotional In Rebuke Of RFK Jr. ‘Sowing Doubts’ About Vaccines

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Sen. Maggie Hassan delivered a fiery rebuke Thursday of President Donald Trump’s health and human services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his history of fanning conspiracy theories about vaccines, becoming emotional as she described raising a son with cerebral palsy and the need to build on settled science. During Kennedy’s confirmation hearing, Hassan called …

Sanders, Cassidy Call Out RFK Jr. On Vaccines
2 months ago

Sanders, Cassidy Call Out RFK Jr. On Vaccines

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said over and over again that he is not against vaccines, despite his long record of spreading vaccine misinformation. “Will you say unequivocally … and without qualification,” Cassidy said, “that the measles and hepatitis B vaccines do not cause autism?” Kennedy started into his standard answer ― “Senator, I am not going …

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
2 months ago

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s bid to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement has also encouraged followers to overwhelm the inboxes and phone lines of senators who …

Trump’s HHS pick RFK Jr struggles with vaccines, abortion, healthcare queries at confirmation hearing
2 months ago

Trump’s HHS pick RFK Jr struggles with vaccines, abortion, healthcare queries at confirmation hearing

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under withering attack from Democratic senators on Wednesday over his history of promoting vaccine misinformation and his sudden embrace of anti-abortion policies during a high-stakes confirmation hearing to become US President Donald Trump's health secretary. In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Kennedy struggled to answer questions about Medicare …

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
2 months ago

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing

NPR  

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s history of stoking anxiety about vaccines was the central topic on Thursday in his second day of Senate confirmation hearings. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician and chairman of the committee, said he faced a "dilemma" over …

Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
2 months ago

Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous

NPR  

Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images It was one of the more tense exchanges in an already heated confirmation hearing as senators put Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s record on vaccines — and his shifting stances on their safety and efficacy — under the microscope. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, …

Letters to the Editor: RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine work is an automatic disqualification for health secretary
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine work is an automatic disqualification for health secretary

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29. So regardless of some good ideas about food additives and ultra-processing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attitude toward vaccines is an automatic disqualification for the job of Health and Human Services secretary, full stop. It’s understandable that health officials are trying to figure out …

"The data has been there a long time": Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccine misinformation
2 months ago

"The data has been there a long time": Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccine misinformation

Salon  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s history of anti-vaccine beliefs did not receive a better welcome on his second day of questioning in the Senate. '” Hassan sits on both the Senate health and finance committees, two GOP-steered bodies that must vote to send Kennedy’s nomination to the full Senate floor for confirmation. “The problem with this witness’s response on the autism …

Key moments from RFK Jr's senate hearing for health secretary confirmation
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2 months ago

Key moments from RFK Jr's senate hearing for health secretary confirmation

ABC  

Donald Trump's controversial nominee for health secretary is fighting for support from senators who will ultimately decide whether to give him the job. "He has made it his life's work to sow doubt and discourage parents from getting their kids life-saving vaccines," Democratic senator Ron Wyden said. Some supporters wore baseball caps that said: "Confirm RFK Jr." Backing Trump on …

'Life and death for kids!’: RFK Jr. accused of playing 'games' with nation's health
2 months ago

'Life and death for kids!’: RFK Jr. accused of playing 'games' with nation's health

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced sharp questioning and intense criticism from Democratic U.S. We shouldn’t have the government involved, even if it’s full term.” “Did you say that, Mr. Kennedy?” “Senator, I believe that every abortion is a tragedy —” Kennedy replied. “It doesn’t matter what you come here …

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
2 months ago

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two Senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, argued that “from abortion to universal health care, Mr. Kennedy has changed his views so …

RFK faces fiery confirmation hearing
2 months ago

RFK faces fiery confirmation hearing

ABC  

Sabra Lane: In the United States, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's controversial pick for health secretary has faced a hostile confirmation hearing with senators questioning him about previous views on vaccines and abortion. Kamin Gock: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived at his confirmation hearing to a barrage of verbal barbs. Kamin Gock: The nephew of former Democratic President JFK …

RFK Jr says he is not coming after your Big Mac or Twinkie - he just wants you to know what's in it
2 months ago

RFK Jr says he is not coming after your Big Mac or Twinkie - he just wants you to know what's in it

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be …

RFK Jr. Doesn't Sound Like A Guy Who Understands The Programs He'd Manage
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Doesn't Sound Like A Guy Who Understands The Programs He'd Manage

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on vaccines were the central issue in his confirmation hearings Wednesday, and rightly so. “The premiums are too high,” he said, coming back to that point later in the exchange when he asked rhetorically, “Are the premiums low enough?” Actually, Medicaid doesn’t have premiums, except in special circumstances and under state waivers. …

RFK Jr faces tough questions on Medicaid and Medicare in tense Senate confirmation hearing
2 months ago

RFK Jr faces tough questions on Medicaid and Medicare in tense Senate confirmation hearing

Firstpost  

During a tense confirmation hearing for the position of the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to respond to questions regarding potential reforms for Medicaid and Medicare, the government health care programmes relied upon by millions of disabled, low-income, and elderly Americans Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human …

RFK Jr defends himself against ‘anti-Vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, ‘I support…’
Top News
2 months ago

RFK Jr defends himself against ‘anti-Vaccine’ label at confirmation hearing, ‘I support…’

Hindustan Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended himself against the “Anti-Vaccine” label during his first confirmation hearing as Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 29, …

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