Live Updates: In Second Confirmation Hearing, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Takes Fire For Vaccine Stances
What to know from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s hearings before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Thursday.
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The Risks of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The issue isn’t only his troubling views but whether a complex federal agency can function effectively under his leadership.
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Opinion: Why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the attention of everyday moms
The recent Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a striking scene that would confuse a time traveler from 10 years ago. Democratic lawmakers took turns excoriating a man who once embodied their ideals. Sen. Bernie Sanders, seemingly grasping for gotchas, was reduced to questioning Kennedy about baby clothing merchandise.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing and the rise of anti-science quackery
Backed by dozens of ultra-right anti-vaccine zealots in the audience, Kennedy engaged in over three hours of lies, half-truths, and disinformation in his effort to become the top general in Trump’s war on public health.
Who Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate and environmental activist, endorsed Donald Trump last year and threw his weight behind a campaign to “Make America Healthy Again.” For the past two decades he has been best known for airing skeptical views on vaccines.
'Like he’s a rockstar': scenes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings
The hearings were packed to capacity with protesters and fans, while the spillover crowd hung out in hallways and overflow rooms.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a ‘predator,’ cousin Caroline warns senators
In a letter to senators, Caroline Kennedy etches a damning sketch of her cousin, the latest condemnation Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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What to Expect from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning by Senators from both parties on Wednesday and Thursday, in one of the most anticipated confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s ...
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Analysis: RFK Jr. doubles down on vaccine criticism and misinformation, imperiling key votes
The exchanges show how RFK Jr. has failed to update his views on important health issues, even when presented with new ...
RFK Jr.'s Tech Censorship Suit Remanded to Evaluate Mootness
A district court must determine if Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s censorship suit against the Biden administration is moot now that President Donald Trump has taken executive action on the issue, a federal ...
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What’s the evidence RFK Jr. profited off vaccine lawsuits? Checking Warren’s claim
Kennedy Jr. earned more than $2.4 million as a consultant referring cases to the law firm Wisner Baum, government records show. Wisner Baum is suing Merck & Co. over allegations that the ...
When Did Brains Fall So Far Out of Fashion?
Trump himself actually goes back and forth between boasting about his smarts (a “very stable genius,” he famously called ...
Playbook PM: RFK Jr. in the hot seat
KENNEDY CENTER: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to backpedal from many of his past positions in his Senate confirmation hearing ...