RFK Jr. confirmation could hinge on his embrace of false vaccine-autism link
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators he would apologize if data shows vaccines don’t cause autism, but he cited a poorly conducted study to counter the dozens that show they do not.
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination 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. HHS Confirmation: Kennedy Says He Will Give Up Stake In Vaccine Lawsuit
Kennedy Jr. is revising his ethics agreement to divest his interest in litigation against an HPV vaccine maker and directing the stake to his adult son, The New York Times reported Friday, citing a written response to questions from senators who are weighing his confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary.
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.
When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it
Kennedy repeatedly refused to acknowledge scientific consensus that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism and that COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives
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.
Senator challenges RFK Jr.’s false vaccine claims in emotional speech
In a personal and impassioned speech, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) revealed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. her own struggle with her son’s health and the fears she had about Kennedy’s continued questioning of what has been settled science on vaccines.
Elizabeth Warren on viral confrontation with RFK Jr at hearing: Could end up 'with no vaccines at all'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed her viral back-and-forth with RFK Jr. on Thursday during an interview on "The View," saying the U.S. could be left with "no vaccines."
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
6 Takeaways From RFK Jr.'s Confirmation Hearing: From Vaccines To Medicaid
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced two days of questioning about his stance on controversial health topics and his vision for operating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should he be confirmed as the nation’s health secretary.
RFK Jr.'s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts
From COVID-19 conspiracy theories to confusion on the facts about Medicare and Medicaid to refusing to say that vaccines aren ...
NH Sen. Maggie Hassan blasts RFK Jr.'s false vaccine views in emotional speech: Watch
NH Sen. Maggie Hassan challenged RFK Jr. on vaccines in an emotional speech where she brought up her son’s struggle with ...
Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's ...
Sen. Hassan confronts RFK Jr. on anti-vaccine views in emotional moment during hearing
Hassan told Kennedy that his efforts to “sow doubt about settled science ... makes it impossible for us to move forward.” ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unfit to lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings made clear that he is unqualified to be HHS secretary even beyond his positions ...
GOP senator faces intraparty criticism after saying he is 'struggling' with RFK Jr's confirmation
The top Republican on the Senate's health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faced criticism from fellow Republicans after ...
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.
Breaking down the Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. hearings
Three Trump administration picks faced confirmation hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi ...