Four conflicts of interest facing RFK Jr. ahead of grilling from senators
Beneath the bipartisan concerns from senators about Kennedy's qualifications is an array of financial conflicts of interest that could present additional hurdles.
What’s the evidence RFK Jr. profited off vaccine lawsuits? Checking Warren’s claim
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick for Department of Health and Human Services secretary, as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP)
RFK Jr. confirmation could hinge on his embrace of false vaccine-autism link
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators he would apologize if data shows vaccines don’t cause autism, but he cited a poorly conducted study to counter the dozens that show they do not.
RFK Jr pledges to divest from vaccine lawsuit after conflict of interest concerns
One of the concerns levied by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stemmed from Kennedy's financial ties to a lawsuit against Merck
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.
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.
Kennedy accused of 'misleading' vaccine arguments by Republican US senator
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Donald Trump's pick to run the top U.S. health agency, argued on Thursday that his controversial views on vaccines were misrepresented in a charged Senate Health committee hearing,
Senator challenges RFK Jr.’s false vaccine claims in emotional speech
In a personal and impassioned speech, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) revealed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. her own struggle with her son’s health and the fears she had about Kennedy’s continued questioning of what has been settled science on vaccines.
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a 'predator' and urges Senate to reject his nomination
In a strongly worded letter, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the role of Health and ...
Democrats call to slow RFK Jr. nomination as he revises ethics form
Kennedy vowed to divest his financial interest in vaccine litigation to his son. Democrats and ethics experts said the arrangement raised further questions.
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One Fox contributor called out RFK Jr.’s “lifetime spreading misinformation.” Fox's evening lineup then gushed over him.
On the first day of anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearings for secretary of Health and Human Services — where the nominee showed he doesn't ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer ...
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Senate Committees Waging War On RFK Jr.’s MAHA Vision Are Knee Deep In Big Pharma, Food Industry Cash
Contentious hearings to consider Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services this week have ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled Wednesday to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid or to provide details about how he ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare, Medicaid at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s confirmation hearings began Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee. He appears before the ...
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.