Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing

NPR  

Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services. One memorable way this came up in the hearing was when independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont brought out posters showing the onesies being sold on the website of Children's Health Defense. Kennedy also made it clear in a separate exchange with Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma that on this issue, he would not seek to counter the White House in any way. DAVIS: Scott, I don't think you can discount how much the COVID pandemic transformed the way the Republican Party views these government health agencies, as almost a hostile force, a view that Kennedy at times has shared, which I think explains why there is so much conservative support for him in this political moment.

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

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
1 month ago

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks after being sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office last week. To earn the vote he needed to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation’s current vaccination schedule. Kennedy said it will …

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

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

Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why
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1 month ago

Wall Street Journal Predicts Which Trump Pick Will Be First To Go, And Why

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Wall Street Journal has predicted that newly named Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will become the first of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees to leave their role. “It’s hard to believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run Health and Human Services given his left-wing views,” wrote the conservative newspaper’s editorial board. The …

Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battle
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battle

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump seemed to question a well-documented part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood battle with polio — after the Kentucky Republican opposed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation Thursday as the nation’s top health official. Trump attacked McConnell’s mental acuity and said he had “no idea” if the senator had polio. “He’s a, you know, …

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, 1 week 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 …

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official

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. Read our privacy policy The Senate has voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., …

Vaccine Critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Approved As Health Secretary By US Senate
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Donald Trump’s health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Donald Trump’s health secretary

Live Mint  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, marking the beginning of a new chapter in US health policy. What powers does Robert F. Kennedy Jr now have As the new US health secretary in Donald Trump's administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will now oversee key health agencies …

RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary
1 month, 1 week 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 …

U.S. Senate to OK vaccine critic Kennedy as health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. Senate to OK vaccine critic Kennedy as health secretary

Raw Story  

by Charlotte CAUSIT The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate was expected Thursday to approve vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, despite major concerns from both political parties and many in the medical and scientific communities. Kennedy squeaked through a crucial preliminary vote last week by the Senate Finance Committee, setting up the vote by the full upper chamber, …

Will RFK Jr get confirmed as Trump’s health secretary?
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation’s health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation’s health secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent lawyer and vocal vaccine critic, as the nation’s health secretary, controlling $1.7 trillion in spending for vaccines, food safety and health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Last week, North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis said he hopes Kennedy “goes …

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections
1 month, 1 week ago

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

NPR  

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections toggle caption Chen Mengtong/VCG via Getty Images Despite millions of dollars spent by groups opposed to his nomination, the Senate voted to install Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor Message There is a lot Kennedy could do on vaccines …

"He let the Republican Party go to hell": Trump blasts McConnell after vote against RFK Jr.
1 month, 1 week ago

"He let the Republican Party go to hell": Trump blasts McConnell after vote against RFK Jr.

Salon  

President Donald Trump delivered a scathing rebuke of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell in the Oval Office after the long-time Republican leader went against a Trump-picked Cabinet nominee on Thursday. On Thursday, the president condemned McConnell, saying the senator "let the Republican Party go to hell." "If I didn't come along, the Republican party wouldn't even exist right now," Trump said, …

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

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

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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 …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed and sworn in as the nation’s health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed and sworn in as the nation’s health secretary

LA Times  

President Trump congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he was sworn in Thursday as Health and Human Services secretary in the Oval Office. The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and he was then sworn in as President Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food …

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

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader

Al Jazeera  

While Republicans hail RFK’s ‘fresh perspective’, Democrats have warned his vaccine scepticism is ‘dangerous’ and ‘wrong’. The United States Senate has approved former environmental lawyer Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services, in the latest controversial vote over a cabinet nominee picked by President Donald Trump. That includes Director of National Intelligence …

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Trump's health secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Trump's health secretary

India TV News  

The Senate on Thursday cleared the way for Robert F Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump's health secretary. Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy's views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America's most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. The GOP …

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Does RFK Jr. even lift? Why the question is a fair one.
1 month, 1 week ago

Does RFK Jr. even lift? Why the question is a fair one.

Slate  

This essay was adapted from Brian Beutler’s newsletter, Off Message. Strength I know what you’re asking: Is Kennedy strong, despite his form problems? He says of his regimen, “I don’t take any steroids”—but testosterone is technically a steroid, even if it’s available by prescription in much lower doses than those taken by people who misuse steroids. I don’t even really …

How will Sen. Cassidy's deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines play out?
1 month, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

Letters to the Editor: ‘I hope you lose sleep’: A doctor’s message to senators who vote to confirm RFK Jr.
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination clears Senate committee, heads to floor vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination clears Senate committee, heads to floor vote

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, squeaked through a crucial vote in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators advanced his nomination to the floor. With Republicans having a one-seat advantage on the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy's future hinged on Bill Cassidy, a physician who has clashed with the former Democrat …

'Pathetic': Rage hits Republicans as onlookers react to latest Senate vote
1 month, 2 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 …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Dems' 'grave concerns‘
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Dems' 'grave concerns‘

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. Read our privacy policy The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy …

'Trump drops this!' President roasted after controversial post minutes before RFK vote
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Trump drops this!' President roasted after controversial post minutes before RFK vote

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump made one last push on his Truth Social platform ahead of the Senate committee vote that advanced anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the full Senate for a vote to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Trump truth minutes before RFK JR's Senate committee confirmation vote," wrote CNN White House reporter Alayna Treene. "Trump …

RFK Jr. clears major Senate hurdle after skeptical GOP doctor gives him vote
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1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote

NPR  

RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Also, just before he was set to appear on Capitol Hill, his cousin Caroline Kennedy sent Senators a …

Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the sprawling federal bureaucracy responsible for the healthcare of millions of Americans, received the backing of a key Senate committee on Tuesday despite his history of denying the science supporting vaccinations and support of disproved medical conspiracy theories. All eyes were on Cassidy, a member of the committee who also chairs …

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Samoa’s top health official on Monday denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made during his bid to become U.S. health secretary, rejecting his claim that some who died in the country’s 2019 measles epidemic didn’t have the disease. “We don’t know what was killing them,” Kennedy said during tense U.S. Senate …

'His voice impairment benefits him': Psychotherapist offers 'observations' on Trump pick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'His voice impairment benefits him': Psychotherapist offers 'observations' on Trump pick

Raw Story  

A key Donald Trump nominee is benefiting from a disability, according to a psychotherapist. "Some observations on RFK: His voice impairment benefits him, because it's difficult to pick up on subtle 'tells' in inflection, cadence, tone, or changes in comfort, confidence, or authenticity when speaking," Carmody wrote Saturday. "At one point during his confirmation hearings, when confronted with the fact …

'He's struggling with this': Insider says Trump ally may throw key confirmation into doubt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'He's struggling with this': Insider says Trump ally may throw key confirmation into doubt

Raw Story  

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and ally to President Donald Trump, is reportedly "struggling" with supporting a key Trump nominee. Cassidy recently confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the health department, with questions about vaccines during Kennedy's initial confirmation hearing. McPherson said the questions about vaccines and other topics are "holding Kennedy back," but that it's too …

Trump pick forced to update ethics pledge as 'conflict of interest' endangers confirmation
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1 month, 2 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. says he’ll stop collecting fees from HPV vaccine lawsuit, but other ethics questions remain
1 month, 2 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, 2 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.
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Furious senator fights tears as she tells RFK Jr. of her son with cerebral palsy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Furious senator fights tears as she tells RFK Jr. of her son with cerebral palsy

Raw Story  

Sen. Maggie Hassan attacked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s questionable beliefs about science during his confirmation hearing by citing her son, who has "severe cerebral palsy." Speaking to the committee Thursday, Hassan said she found it "disturbing" that Republicans accused her and her colleagues of partisanship during Kennedy's first hearing a day earlier. "And I am concerned, as Sen. Mullin is …

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