RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination 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.
How Many Votes Does RFK Jr. Need to Be Confirmed by the Senate?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs 51 votes to be confirmed by the Senate. Republicans currently hold 53 seats. If Kennedy loses three Republicans, Vice President JD Vance can break the tie. But if Kennedy loses four or more Republicans,
What RFK Jr. might face in his nomination hearings this week
Two Senate committees are expected to question Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on how his disproven views of science and medicine qualify him to run the $1.7 trillion, 80,000-employee federal health system.
RFK Jr. May Want to Talk MAHA. But His Views on Vaccines Are Likely To Be Topic A-1 at Senate Hearing Today
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS secretary nominee, has said he is not antivaccine, but he has a track record of casting doubt on the safety and efficacy of 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.
Democrats call to slow RFK Jr. nomination as he revises ethics form
Kennedy vowed to divest his financial interest in vaccine litigation to his son. Democrats and ethics experts said the arrangement raised further questions.
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Kennedy, a Democrat who ran as an independent but ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, was grilled by senators over his views on vaccines, abortion, Medicaid and more during two days of confirmation hearings.
GOP senator faces intraparty criticism after saying he is 'struggling' with RFK Jr's confirmation
The top Republican on the Senate's health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faced criticism from fellow Republicans after he suggested his vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary is not a lock.
How RFK Jr.’s assurances to senators contradict his past remarks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s repeated support for vaccines during Senate confirmation hearings follows a long history of disparaging them.
When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it
Kennedy Jr. spent two days this week insisting to senators that he’s not anti-vaccine. He said that he instead supports vaccinations and will follow the science in overseeing the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services,
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5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr’s Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sat before the Senate for 2 separate hearings, to decide the fate of his confirmation as secretary of ...
RFK Jr. faces questions on past anti-vaccine statements, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion ...
RFK Jr. Gets Ready for a Second Day of Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is heading into his second day of confirmation hearings on Thursday. On Wednesday, in front of the ...
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to ...
Kennedy, in His Own Words: Flu, Diabetes, Autism and More
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We ...
RFK Jr. Is Starting Where Michelle Obama Left, Now With Republican Support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. focused a lot of his proposals on diet-related diseases among low-income Americans during his ...
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RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. But he could profit off claim in vaccine lawsuit.
"This disclosure shows that RFK Jr. made millions off of peddling dangerous ... Baum said Merck failed to properly warn patients of potential side effects. In a statement on the civil lawsuit ...