Mr. Kennedy, the scion of a Democratic dynasty and a prominent vaccine skeptic, faces questions from lawmakers as he seeks a job with vast authority over the lives of Americans.
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Controversial HHS nominee RFK Jr. faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders.
In recordings obtained by Mother Jones, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly blamed his now-deceased second wife for his cheating.
Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could be confirmed as health secretary in Trump's administration.
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his conspiracy theories and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
President Trump on Thursday ordered the declassification and release of long-secret files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Jan. 29 in Washington, DC. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Kennedy vowed to fight chronic disease and called abortion a tragedy.