Opinion
RFK Jr.’s Hearing Repeatedly Disrupted by Protests Over His Hypocrisy
Robert F. Kennedy’s first confirmation hearing Wednesday to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services was quickly interrupted by protesters over the Trump nominee’s vaccine positions. During his opening remarks, Kennedy said under oath that he is “not anti-vaccine”—but people standing in the back of the room weren’t convinced.
Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made claims during his Senate confirmation hearing on issues including vaccines, pesticides and Lyme disease. Some of them are missing context.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
'Struggling with your nomination': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr., Gabbard, Patel hearings
Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are among Trump's more controversial nominees, and faced tough questions from senators Thursday.
3 Key Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Second Senate Confirmation Hearing
Should Kennedy gain confirmation, he would oversee HHS’s $1.7 trillion budget and hold influence over the foods and drugs that affect the daily lives of Americans.
Watch highlights from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s controversial selection to run the Department of Health and Human Services, began two days of confirmation hearings before Senate committees on Jan. 29.
Republican committee chairman ‘struggling’ with RFK Jr. nomination
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, explains why he is concerned about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Mother Jones2d
SCOOP: RFK Jr. Secretly Recorded Second Wife During Divorce and Acknowledged Being “Polygamous”
Kennedy Jr. went through a contentious divorce with his second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy. It was ugly. Richardson had ...
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr. a 'predator' in scathing letter to Senate
Caroline Kennedy said in a scathing letter about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., that she felt "an obligation to speak out ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his final plea before senators as a key vote hangs in the balance
Sanders, the senior minority party member on the committee, pressed Kennedy to concede that health care was a human right, as ...
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.
No Evidence RFK Jr. Wants To Eliminate Medicare Coverage for Hip and Knee Surgery
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which ...
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.
The New Republic on MSN2dOpinion
Nicole Shanahan Warns Anyone Thinking of Voting Against RFK Jr.
His stances, which include unscientific beliefs that AIDS is not caused by HIV and that a large number of vaccines should be ...
Hosted on MSN2d
Former RFK Jr. running mate Nicole Shanahan threatens to retaliate against senators who oppose his confirmation
Former tech attorney Nicole Shanahan posted her threat to X Tuesday and went on to call out specific senators she claims to ...
Former RFK Jr. running mate threatens to primary senators who vote against nomination
Nicole Shanahan, the former running mate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., threatened to primary senators if they dared to vote ...
What to know about RFK Jr.'s financial ties with a personal industry law firm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, faces scrutiny for fees he may earn from lawsuits against Merck.