Fact-Checking Health Claims in Kennedy’s 2nd Day of Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
RFK Jr. faces first confirmation hearing for health secretary
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, vaccine recommendations and more.
RFK Jr. hearing: HHS would boost rural health
The Senate Finance Committee holds Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first confirmation hearing today. Follow here for live updates.
Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health
Trust in public health in the United States has been steadily declining since the Covid-19 pandemic, and President Donald Trump and his administration face an American public that’s deeply divided on the issue,
RFK Jr. denies past positions on health during confirmation hearing; Find out more here
RFK Jr. had his confirmation hearing with the Senate Committee on his role as Department of Health and Human Services secretary. Find out more here.
RFK Jr. makes a dubious reversal of his vaccine stance during confirmation hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of secretary of the Department of Health and Human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a more open stance to vaccines that was not representative of statements he has made on the subject for over a decade.
Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. faces questioning in first Senate confirmation hearing
Confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services are underway, with questioning from both Republicans and Democrats. Kennedy appeared before the Finance Committee Wednesday — one of two committees with jurisdiction over HHS.
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across ...
States say Medicaid access cut, White House says no payments disrupted
At least three U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday healthcare providers were blocked from the Medicaid payment portal after the ...
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Celebrities who endorsed RFK Jr. amid Department of Health and Human Services confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political career continues to be embroiled in controversy, but that didn't deter some celebrities ...
What does the health and human services secretary do?
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.
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How the Health Department Could Change Under Donald Trump
The Trump administration has promised an overhaul of various government agencies. What will happen to the Health Department?
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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 ...
Local public health experts address controversies around RFK Jr., COVID-19 response, more
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing took place on Wednesday, an Akron Press Club panel spoke on Trump's ...
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Democrats worry RFK Jr. could purge ‘thousands’ of federal health employees
Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services secretary said that NIH, FDA and CDC would be integral in his objective to ...