Pennsylvania Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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.

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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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

RFK Jr. tries to convince skeptical senators that he won’t undermine vaccines

Kennedy’s bid to serve as America’s top health official may be decided by a handful of Republicans, including several senators who questioned him Thursday.

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RFK Jr. faces Senate grilling today

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face his first vetting by lawmakers this morning when Senate Finance Committee members are sure to ask about his past comments on vaccines, federal health agency reform and abortion.

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The Junk Science of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

For the first time in modern American history, a skeptic of medical research could be responsible for safeguarding public ...

Temperatures Run High as Senators Hammer R.F.K. Jr. on Vaccines

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key G.O.P. vote, joined Democrats in aggressively questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary. He did not say how he would vote ...

Fetterman: RFK Jr.’s nomination in trouble after rocky hearing

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who was thought to be open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to head the ...

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Patrick Kennedy weighs in on RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s polarizing views and checkered past have been in the spotlight this week as President Donald Trump's ...

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two ...

Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia

Kennedy's condition is called spasmodic dysphonia, which is a neurologic disorder that can affect the voice and speech by causing the muscles that generate a person’s voice to go into periods of spasm ...

Scoop: Trump HHS secretary nominee RFK Jr to stress he's not 'anti-vaccine' at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's HHS secretary nominee, will say he's not "anti-vaccine" on Wednesday, the ...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump's support, ...

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What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.’s voice?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: When You Litigate Against These Agencies You Get A PhD In Corporate Capture

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, explained to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI ...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made ...

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