Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr
The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
The Republican trio who could help sink RFK Jr
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on shaky political ground after two days of contentious confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill failed to lock in enough Senate votes for him to become health and human services secretary.
Is RFK Jr. a Democrat or Republican?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy and the son of former Attorney General and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Sr., was a Democrat for most of life. He began his 2024 presidential campaign as a Democrat,
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The health committee chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also has expressed concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaccine work. A physician, Cassidy said earlier this month he “had a frank conversation” and “spoke about vaccines at length” with Kennedy. On Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that he is still unsure if he is backing Trump’s nominee.
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).
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.
Fetterman: RFK Jr.’s nomination in trouble after rocky hearing
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who was thought to be open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, now says the nominee is in serious trouble after his rocky confirmation hearing.
During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns
A key Republican senator Thursday said he was struggling with whether to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be head of the Health and Human Services Department, reflecting some of the widespread concerns lawmakers have as they approach Kennedy’s confirmation vote.
RFK Jr. faces criticism in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a Senate committee on Wednesday, making his case to become President Trump's health secretary.
RFK Jr. grilled about his views on vaccines and abortion at first confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned on vaccines and abortion during his first Senate confirmation hearing to be the secretary of health and human services.
Kennedy’s Fate Rests in Hands of a Small Group of Republicans
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Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.
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