The confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard are currently in progress. Kennedy, nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, is facing questions from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
During Kennedy's hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Democrats raised concerns about his controversial statements, particularly regarding vaccines. On the other hand, Republicans appeared more supportive of Kennedy, despite differences in views, such as on abortion.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, is anticipated to undergo rigorous examination by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Gabbard's nomination has sparked controversy due to her limited experience in the intelligence sector and her public stances on Syria and the conflict in Ukraine, which some national security experts perceive as aligning with Russian propaganda.
A former Army National Guard veteran, Gabbard ran for president as a Democrat in 2020 but announced her departure from the Democratic Party in 2022. She collaborated with Trump during her campaign and served on his transition team.
Gabbard's hearing will commence in an open session and may transition to a closed session later in the day.
