RFK Jr. faces Senate grilling today
RFK Jr. addresses vaccines in Senate hearing opening statement
Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing
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.
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U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services
NNU calls on the U.S. Senate to reject the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department (HHS).
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Health Headlines: Diphtheria Tragedy, Vaccine Scrutiny, and Insulin Caps
This comprehensive health news roundup highlights a tragic diphtheria case in Germany, vaccine and abortion-related scrutiny of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outbreak of bird flu in Lithuania, insulin price capping settlements by Novo Nordisk,
From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing some skepticism from the public. A survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows only about 3 in 10 Americans approve of President Donald Trump nominating Kennedy as Department of Health and Human Services secretary.
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.
5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as Trump’s nominee for health secretary.
Sen. Bernie Sanders spars with RFK Jr. during confirmation hearing
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was one of many senators to question President Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during a Senate confirmation hearing
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WATCH: ‘Frankly, you frighten people,’ Sen. Whitehouse tells RFK Jr. in confirmation hearing
Whitehouse asked Kennedy to make "indisputably clear that you support mandatory vaccinations against diseases where that will keep people safe."
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There is a bird flu vaccine, and a federal stockpile holds several million doses, per The New York Times. However, Kennedy, who has been an outspoken vaccine critic, previously said on X that the bird flu vaccines “appear to be dangerous.” Basically, if a bird flu vaccine is needed, there are concerns that people will actually have access to it.
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A Raw Milk Magnate Has Spent Years Fighting Public Health Agencies. Will RFK Jr. Take His Side?
In 1987, a new FDA regulation formally prohibited the interstate sale of raw milk. In the wake of the agency’s action, the libertarian “health freedom” movement, which advocates for fewer government regulations in food and medicine, also took on the restrictions.
Why is the price of eggs so high? Trump can't lower it – and doesn't care to. | Opinion
Why the heck isn't President Donald Trump doing something about the price of eggs? Is he too busy being mean to immigrants and transgender people?