RFK Jr. confirmation hearing: Kennedy was grilled on his abortion flip-flop. Here’s what he said
Controversial HHS nominee RFK Jr. faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders.
Abortion opponents praise RFK Jr., after he vows to follow Trump
Abortion opponents praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, after he vowed at a Senate hearing to implement "whatever" position President Trump takes on regulating abortion pills, if confirmed as the next secretary of health and human services.
Republicans back RFK Jr. despite years of support for abortion rights
Conservative Republicans seem to be embracing health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. out of loyalty to President Donald Trump.
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Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on health, food and medicine as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a Democrat who ran as an independent but ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign,
RFK Jr.'s mixed abortion views have not stopped backing of anti-abortion advocates
Anti-abortion advocates have expressed concern but not opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary, despite his previous support for abortion rights.
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.
Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, faced a confirmation grilling Wednesday over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.
RFK Jr. Grilled on Vaccines, Abortion: What's Next for Trump's HHS Pick
President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced pointed questions from Democrats on his stance on vaccines and other issues. WSJ’s Kristina Peterson breaks down his confirmation hearing performance.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican ...
What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
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Sen. Maggie Hassan accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of flip-flopping on abortion
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine views during Health and Human Services nomination hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Senators challenge Robert Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and fitness to lead HHS in fiery hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two ...
Kennedy Needs to Reassure Social Conservatives on Abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will need to reassure some Republican senators that he will work vigorously to restrict abortion, ...
'He lies': Protesters interrupt Kennedy's confirmation hearing for U.S. top health job
Protesters interrupted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to become the top health official in the U.S., when ...