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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed As HHS Secretary By Senate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, facing scrutiny over vaccine views.

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US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader

While Republicans hail RFK Jr’s ‘fresh perspective’, Democrats warn his vaccine scepticism is ‘dangerous’ and ‘wrong’.

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Sen. Murkowski To Support Robert F Kennedy Jr. For HHS

Senator Murkowski supports Robert F Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary based on his commitment to evidence-based vaccine policies.

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Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s controversial pick for director of National Intelligence

Gabbard’s confirmation serves as Trump taking control of the intelligence community that defied him during his first presidency

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Trump's 'Targets Grow Bigger' as Department of Defense, HHS Likely Next in His Crusade: Report

Trump's plan to slash government spending could soon target the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services, according to insiders.

Latin Times

‘Constitutional emergency’: senior US Democrat demands inquiry into Musk’s government blitz

Exclusive: Bobby Scott sounds alarm over ‘void of oversight’ as Doge accesses sensitive data within US agencies

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What was RFK Jr putting in his drink mid-flight?

Internet sleuths believe the substance is methylene blue, a drug used to treat a rare blood disorder

The Independent UK

Trump's HHS investigating medical schools for antisemitism because students wore keffiyehs: report

Health agency noted medical schools receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding

The Independent UK

Robert F. Kennedy had dinner with Pfizer CEO as he prepares to become health secretary, report says

Pfizer CEO certain that Trump’s administration ‘will be very, very prudent with everything they try to do’

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Senate Majority Leader Thune Uncertain On Kennedy Confirmation Votes

Senate Majority Leader John Thune addresses uncertainty surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary.

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GOP Sen. Cassidy Advances RFK Jr. Nomination Amid Vaccine Controversy

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy's pivotal role in advancing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary despite concerns about vaccines and autism.

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US Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr Passes Crunch Senate Vote

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, passed a crucial test in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators voted to advance his nomination to the floor.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Democrats' 'grave concerns‘

Kennedy has repeatedly promoted the debunked link between vaccines and autism. But the Finance Committee’s vote means the nomination will go to a full floor vote.

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RFK's Nomination Passes First Test And Heads to Senate Floor

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has faced intense scrutiny by Democrats for his views on vaccines as President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Senate Finance Committee Considers Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Nomination

Senate Finance Committee evaluates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination amidst scrutiny over his past anti-vaccine views.

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Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination - Roll Call

The Finance Committee voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, paving the way for a full Senate vote.

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Controversy Surrounds Support Letter For Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Controversy surrounds a letter supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination due to questionable signatories and contrasting opinions from verified doctors.

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Senator Cassidy Faces Criticism Over HHS Secretary Nominee Stance

Senator Bill Cassidy faces backlash for hesitating on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination, revealing internal GOP tensions and broader public ...

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Kennedy to divest interest from HPV vaccine lawsuits - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services nominee said he will divest his interest in lawsuits against an HPV vaccine manufacturer.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Tried to Trademark 'Make America Healthy Again' Slogan to Market Vaccines: Report

RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" trademark, now managed by anti-vaccine activist Del Bigtree, is fueling controversy amid his HHS Senate confirmation hearings with concerns over the potential commercialization of vaccines.

Latin Times

Everything RFK Said About Abortion Before He Fell in Line With Trump

RFK Jr.'s stance on abortion has shifted over the years, from advocating for term limits, to leaving it up to the mother, to focusing on fetal viability.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Accused of 'Lying to Congress' Over Apparent Flipped Stance on Vaccines: 'Did You Lie on All Those Podcasts?'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was accused of contradicting himself on vaccines in a heated exchange during his senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

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Sen. Hassan Criticizes HHS Nominee Over Abortion Rights Stance

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on abortion rights during a contentious hearing, highlighting the importance of cla...

Latin Times

Democratic Senator Asks RFK When He Decided to 'Sell Out' His 'Core Values' to 'Be Given Power by President Trump'

Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan grilled RFK about changing his stance on abortion at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for Health and Human Services Secretary in the Trump administration.

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