On Capitol Hill, RFK Jr. defends vaccine policies, ongoing shakeups
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had another long day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with lawmakers questioning him on his vaccine views, agency shakeups and a proposed budget that would slash HHS spending on medical research and public health.
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‘A better group of people’: A year after deep staffing cuts, HHS on track to grow its workforce
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said the department's new hires are more aligned with the Trump administration’s priorities.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Defends Spending Cuts to Health Agencies
Kennedy appeared before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee about the President’s 2027 budget.
You’re no John F. Kennedy’: RFK Jr. repeatedly reminded in House hearing that he’s a disappointment to the family name
ANALYSIS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy mongering has decimated American health infrastructure. But, writes Eric Garcia, the comparisons to JFK and Camelot only expose how ill-equipped the
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RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The controversial environmental lawyer, who has a reputation for questioning the safety and efficacy of vaccines and has argued they cause ...
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‘Shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’: Dems question RFK Jr. on HHS priorities and budget decisions
Lawmakers pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on proposed spending reductions and agency priorities, criticizing both policy decisions and his public messaging as they questioned the department’s direction under the Trump budget.