Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a ‘predator’ in letter to senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to face questions from senators at his first round of confirmation hearings. In a letter to lawmakers, his cousin Caroline Kennedy outlines why she believes he is unfit for the job. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr passes Senate committee hurdle
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Senate panel to vote on RFK Jr.’s nomination
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Support letter for RFK Jr’s confirmation includes signatures of doctors with suspended or revoked licenses
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Top Republican 'struggling' with RFK Jr.'s nomination over Kennedy's vaccine views
Robert F. Kennedy faced two Senate committees this week on his nomination to be Trump's health secretary.ABC News - Jan. 30 -
Day 2 of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings kick off in Senate
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RFK Jr. questioned for hours on vaccines, abortion in contentious Senate hearing
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Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccinations in confirmation hearing
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4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing
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What RFK Jr. told senators about his views on vaccines, abortion
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5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to vie for his confirmation as President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is one of Trump’s ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
RFK Jr. stumbles on Medicaid at Senate confirmation hearing
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Senators ask RFK Jr. about vaccine stance reversal
Senate Finance Committee members pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his stance reversal on vaccines as he vies to lead the Department of Health and Human Services for the Trump administration. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
How RFK Jr. testified at his Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, testified for his first Senate confirmation hearing. Kevin Sheridan, a former spokesman for the ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Latest news on RFK Jr. Senate confirmation hearing
The Senate Finance Committee is holding Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s first confirmation hearing for the top job at the Department of Health and Human Services. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Bernie Sanders on common ground with RFK Jr. at Senate hearing
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) found some common ground on issues that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be dealing with if he is confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Sanders ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Protester interrupts RFK Jr. opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
A protester caused a scene at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing. The protester yelled as she was dragged out of the room.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gives opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Senate Wednesday morning in his bid to be President Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services. See Kennedy's full opening statement.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
RFK Jr. delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to serve as health and human services, used his opening statement to discuss how he would work to improve Americans' health and address accusations ...NBC News - Jan. 29 -
RFK Jr. going before Senate for confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questions from senators Wednesday during a confirmation hearing to become secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Caroline Kennedy brands cousin RFK Jr a 'predator' before confirmation hearing
In a scathing letter, Caroline Kennedy urges US senators not to confirm her cousin for a top health job.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Lara Trump: Caroline Kennedy's comments on RFK Jr. 'disgusting'
Lara Trump believes the letter is just "sour grapes" from a family of longtime Democrats.The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a 'predator,' unfit to lead HHS, Caroline Kennedy says
In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."ABC News - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a 'predator' and urges Senate to reject his nomination
In a strongly worded letter, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ in Letter to Senators
In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin unfit for the job and a “predator” who led family members to ...The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy tells senators RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Caroline Kennedy, former President John F. Kennedy’s daughter, told senators in a letter that her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Health and Human ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy urges Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination in social media post
In a video posted on social media, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy described RFK Jr. as ...NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr a predator ahead of confirmation hearing
Scathing letter warns senators about danger her relative poses if confirmed as health secretary. Caroline Kennedy, cousin to the current pick for health and human services secretary Robert F ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
RFK Jr. to face Senate confirmation hearings tomorrow. Here's what to know.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will answer questions from the Senate's Finance Committee on Wednesday.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard this week
Some of President Trump's most high-profile Cabinet picks are set to go before the Senate this week for their confirmation hearings. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Anti-RFK Jr. ads target GOP senators
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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
More than 15,000 doctors sign letter urging Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services has drawn the ire of health care professionals.NBC News - Jan. 9
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