Sen. Warren sent almost 200 questions to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on topics like vaccine misinformation, abortion access, and food regulation.
The Democratic senator asked the HHS nominee to commit to not sue pharmaceutical companies or take profit from lawsuits during or up to four years after his tenure due to his potential ability to infl
Senate Democrats on Wednesday grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President’s Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, during a contentious confirmation hearing, hitting the former
The exchange erupted when Warren asked Kennedy about his previous anti-vaccine statements, which he appeared to walk back during the hearing.
Bernie Sanders showed off images of baby onesies sold by the Children's Health Defense, a non-profit that Kennedy started that has pushed policies to end vaccine mandates. The clothing contained messages such as "no vax,
Elizabeth Warren predicted a world where there are "no vaccines at all" under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following their heated clash at a Senate hearing. The post Elizabeth Warren Predicts There Could Be ‘No Vaccines At All’ Under RFK Jr.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's hearing by saying he was "struggling" with the nomination due to Kennedy's vaccine positions. Kennedy notably refused to say vaccines don't cause autism as he faced pointed question from lawmakers.
Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion.
During a break from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Warren spoke to Teen Vogue about Trump 2.0, including how his administration is restricting access to abortion. This interview has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
President Donald Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, RFK Jr., navigated questions on abortion, vaccines, and social welfare as he hopes to secure Senate support.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.
Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary,