Fact check: Kennedy repeats false and misleading claims in confirmation hearing
In his first Senate confirmation hearing to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated claims we have written about before on vaccines and chronic disease.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refuses to reject falsehoods about vaccines and autism in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record of questioning childhood vaccine safety came under fire from a key Republican at the Trump HHS pick's confirmation hearing.
InnovationRx: HHS Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In The Hot Seat At First Confirmation Hearing
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first Senate confirmation hearing, the chaos at the NIH and with federal research funding, new dosages for an Alzheimer’s drug, a major tuberculosis outbreak, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
Senators challenge Robert Kennedy Jr. on vaccines in confirmation hearing as health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two scheduled Senate confirmation hearings.
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.
5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.
The Junk Science of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
For the first time in modern American history, a skeptic of medical research could be responsible for safeguarding public health.
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.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to face Senate in confirmation hearings for HHS: How to watch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face the Senate for two days of confirmation hearings in a bid become the leader of Health and Human Services.
Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made claims during his Senate confirmation hearing on issues including vaccines, pesticides and Lyme disease. Some of them are missing context.
RFK Jr. Asked How He Will Decide Who Are The Bad Scientists: "The Ones Who Are Corrupt"
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) questions Robert F. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary. SEN. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS (D-MD): In your opinion, what makes a scientist or ...
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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 prevent chronic disease.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid
In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer ...
Pressed by Lawmakers, R.F.K. Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health Programs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, repeatedly confused Medicare and Medicaid. He also ...
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks questions RFK Jr. about controversial vaccine statements, federal workers in Maryland
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks grilled RFK Jr. on his history of questioning vaccines and pushing other controversial ideas.
Senators including Ohio’s Husted spar over vaccine policy, chronic disease in RFK Jr.‘s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial statements linking vaccines to autism draw concern during his Senate confirmation ...
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Analysis: RFK Jr. doubles down on vaccine criticism and misinformation, imperiling key votes
The exchanges show how RFK Jr. has failed to update his views on important health issues, even when presented with new ...
Meet RFK Jr.’s MAHA Elite
There’s a reason Mike Bloomberg’s former health commissioners approve of the HHS nominee.