Controversial HHS nominee RFK Jr. faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will need to reassure some Republican senators that he will work vigorously to restrict abortion, despite past statements that he broadly supports women’s right to access the procedure.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Anti-abortion advocates have expressed concern but not opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary, despite his previous support for abortion rights.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced questions from several U.S. senators, including Sen. Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to tough questioning during his Senate confirmation hearings, defending his stance on public trust in health agencies, abortion, and vaccines. Despite criticisms over his past anti-vaccine activism,
To get to the US Senate for a vote on his nomination to be US health secretary, Mr Kennedy needs to have two committee hearings.
The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.