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.
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.
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.
What to Expect from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings
If confirmed by the Senate, Kennedy would head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees many of the country’s health agencies, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Senators challenge Robert Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and fitness to lead HHS in fiery hearing
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.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
The health committee chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also has expressed concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaccine work. A physician, Cassidy said earlier this month he “had a frank conversation” and “spoke about vaccines at length” with Kennedy. On Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that he is still unsure if he is backing Trump’s nominee.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
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 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.
Kennedy confuses Medicare, Medicaid in contentious confirmation hearing
In a confirmation hearing for his nomination to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confused two of the massive healthcare programs he would be overseeing as secretary — Medicare and Medicaid — and insisted he was not anti-vaccine.
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 ...
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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 ...
As RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings, here's where he stands on vaccines, food dyes
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his Senate confirmation hearings to lead the HHS, here's where he stands on health issues ...
5 Health Topics Likely to Come Up During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Hearings
While Mr. Kennedy, seeking the job of health secretary, has been vocal about vaccines and his desire to overhaul the nation’s ...
Kennedy says he will finalize rules that increase diversity in clinical trials
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, told U.S. senators during his ...
History Exposes a Crucial Flaw in RFK Jr.’s Vision for Treating Drug Addiction
Kennedy wants to create "wellness drug rehabilitation farms." But the U.S. tried it before, and it didn't work.
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With little fanfare, Biden administration stacked vaccine advisory committee with new members
With little fanfare, the Biden administration stacked a critical committee that helps set U.S. vaccination policy with new ...
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.