RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's bid to be the nation's top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee's deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.
RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, interrogated on vaccine views at second confirmation hearing
RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.
HHS nominee RFK Jr. defends vaccine skepticism, still ‘won’t take sides on 9/11’ in fiery final confirmation hearing
If you come out unequivocally — ‘vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism’ that would have an incredible impact,” Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) told the HHS nominee.
RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny from Democrats on Vaccines and Medicare, Medicaid
At today's confirmation hearing, Democratic senators were skeptical of the HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that he is now pro-vaccine.
HHS nominee RFK Jr. faces day 2 of Senate grilling over vaccines and more
Things didn’t get any smoother on Thursday when Kennedy appeared at a health committee hearing chaired by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a medical doctor who says he is undecided on
Senate hearing Day 2: Spotlight on RFK Jr.'s vaccine views intensify again
Follow along today for ongoing coverage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing. | Follow along today for ongoing coverage of Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. hearing reveals Kennedy’s inconsistent stance on Medicare and Medicaid
Kennedy made inaccurate claims about Medicare and Medicaid during his confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. Stumbles on Medicaid, Defends Vaccine Skepticism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces high-stakes Senate hearings as he seeks confirmation for Health Secretary. This live blog is now closed.
Scoop: Trump HHS secretary nominee RFK Jr to stress he's not 'anti-vaccine' at confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's HHS secretary nominee, will say he's not "anti-vaccine" on Wednesday, the first of two straight days of Senate confirmation hearings.
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RFK Jr. scrutinized over vaccine skepticism, Medicare plans in confirmation hearing
The final round of committee hearings for Kennedy’s bid to be HHS Secretary was contentious from the start.
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a bipartisan grilling Thursday in his second day of confirmation hearings to be President Donald ...
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Everything about Medicare coverage on pneumonia shots
Getting vaccinated against pneumonia becomes increasingly important as we age, and Medicare has made it easier than ever to access these vital shots. Understanding your coverage options can help ...
Kennedy Is Keeping His Stake in Vaccine Litigation
If confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would oversee the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies ...
Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy's nomination will put Republican lawmakers' loyalty to the test, as the former Democrat holds a range of ...
Ahead of RFK confirmation, what vaccines are recommended for adults, children in Florida?
What are the current CDC recommendations for vaccines? Here's the list from the government website as of Jan. 30, 2025.