RFK Jr. confirmation hearing: Kennedy was grilled on his abortion flip-flop. Here’s what he said
President Trump’s highly controversial pick to head the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders. Robert F.
RFK Jr tells lawmakers that ‘every abortion is a tragedy’ at confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told lawmakers that he agrees that 'every abortion is a tragedy.'
RFK Jr. faces questions on past anti-vaccine statements, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
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.
RFK Jr. turnabout on vaccines, abortion slammed at HHS confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s alternating views on vaccines, reproductive rights and public health issues were a central focus at his first confirmation hearing Wednesday, with Democratic senators expressing dismay at his nomination and Republicans signaling he’ll likely have their support.
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.
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) Lawmakers pressed Kennedy,
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
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.
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Kennedy, a Democrat who ran as an independent but ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, was grilled by senators over his views on vaccines, abortion, Medicaid and more during two days of confirmation hearings.
5 key takeaways from Kennedy’s combative second hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, sat through his second Senate ...
Republicans back RFK Jr. despite years of support for abortion rights
Conservative Republicans seem to be embracing health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. out of loyalty to President ...
Kennedy grilled by Senate Democrats on vaccines and abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, attempted to recast ...
5 Takeaways From Kennedy’s First Confirmation Hearing
Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape ...
Abortion opponents praise RFK Jr., after he vows to follow Trump
Abortion opponents praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, after he vowed at a Senate hearing to implement "whatever" ...
Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy's nomination will put Republican lawmakers' loyalty to the test, as the former Democrat holds a range of ...
RFK Jr. Says He’ll Follow Trump’s Lead on Abortion
RFK Jr.'s stance on abortion has put him at odds with the conservative Trump Administration. But his views are changing.
Sen. Maggie Hassan accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of flip-flopping on abortion
The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during ...
RFK Jr. Says He Would Study Abortion Pill Mifepristone for 'Safety Issues'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday he would study the abortion pill mifepristone for "safety issues" if confirmed to lead ...