RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Advances Nomination—All GOP Senators Vote ‘Yes’
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Wednesday to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—inching one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks closer to confirmation after he won over some skeptical senators wary of his vaccine views.
RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy struggled to identify and explain the fundamental aspects of Medicare, which provides coverage to older and disabled Americans.
Pa. health experts issue dire warning as RFK Jr. confirmation hearing looms
Kennedy questioned the safety and effectiveness of life-saving vaccines and promised to purge federal agencies.
HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clears final hurdle before Senate confirmation vote
The Senate voted 53-47 to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination, following public statements of support from some GOP senators who had been on the fence about President
US Senate Advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health Nomination Toward Confirmation
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting up a likely vote on awarding him the position in coming days.
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Live updates: Senate to take key votes on Trump Cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.
The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to confirm former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence. Gabbard faced tough questions from both parties during a tense confirmation hearing last month.
Live updates: RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination clears key hurdle; Tulsi Gabbard is confirmed as intel chief
Follow live updates as the Senate votes on Tulsi Gabbard's nomination. The House DOGE subcommittee, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, holds its first hearing.
RFK Jr. poised to be next HHS secretary after clearing key Senate panel vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a confirmation vote likely on Thursday morning.
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RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during last week’s ...
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RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee ... On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, ...
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.
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RFK Jr. scrutinized over vaccine skepticism, Medicare plans in confirmation hearing
The final round of committee hearings for Kennedy’s bid to be HHS Secretary was contentious from the start.
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Day 2 of RFK Jr. confirmation hearing focuses on vaccine comments and Trump priorities
The Biden administration worked to negotiate lower drug prices for Medicare ... Wednesday's hearing a little after 1:30 p.m., after more than three hours of questioning. He thanked RFK Jr ...
HHS nominee RFK Jr. defends vaccine skepticism, still ‘won’t take sides on 9/11’ in fiery final confirmation hearing
If you come out unequivocally — ‘vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism’ that would have an incredible impact,” Sen.