Republican skepticism in the United States Senate of U.S. President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees has been worn down, putting his unconventional choices for some of the most powerful positions in the federal government on the verge of confirmation.
This combination photo shows Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, left, pictured Jan. 30, 2025, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, pictured Jan. 29, 2025, at their confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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RFK Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine Views and HHS NominationRobert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for a hearing. His views on vaccines and healthcare sparked heated exchanges with senators, particularly regarding his past statements on vaccine safety and his plans for Medicaid reform.
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance Grilled at Senate HearingRobert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, faced intense scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Senators questioned his views on abortion, Medicaid, the pharmaceutical industry, and his history of vaccine skepticism. Kennedy, while claiming to support vaccines, was challenged on past statements that contradicted this position.
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Mike Pence Again Urges Senate To Reject RFK Jr. Nomination Over Previous Abortion SupportSenior Reporter, HuffPost
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RFK Jr. Accuses Bernie Sanders of Accepting Millions from Big PharmaRobert Kennedy Jr. called out Bernie Sanders during a hearing, accusing him and other panel members of accepting millions from the pharmaceutical industry. RFK Jr. highlighted Sanders' significant contributions from the health sector, which he argued aligned with industry donations. He urged viewers to scrutinize politicians' funding sources and media coverage, suggesting a link between industry money and biased narratives.
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Rand Paul Criticizes Vaccine Mandates During RFK Jr. HearingSenator Rand Paul, a physician, expressed his disapproval of mandatory vaccine policies during a Senate health committee hearing featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He argued for a more nuanced discussion on vaccines, questioning the blanket mandates and highlighting the need for individual consideration based on factors like age and health.
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