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Senate Democrat: RFK Jr. 'a fringe conspiracy theorist'
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) spoke out on President-elect Trump’s recent decision to tap environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Senator Mark Warner on Election Security: ‘The Vote Tallying Process Is Good’
The Virginia senator discusses how to mitigate the threat landscape for voters.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate
Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Sheehy defeats Tester in Montana, expanding Senate GOP majority
Businessman and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy (R) has defeated third-term Sen. Jon Tester (D) in Montana, expanding the Senate Republican majority set to take over next year. Sheehy's victory was ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring
Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
McConnell: Filibuster will stand if GOP holds House, Senate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday stood firm on keeping the filibuster in place under a Senate GOP majority, even though the party will control a 52- or 53-seat Senate ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Large Senate GOP majority strengthens Trump's hand
Republicans have at least a 52-seat Senate majority and are looking to expand it to 54 seats, as GOP candidates are leading the vote counts in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Such a cushion would ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
GOP senator: Trump shouldn’t pardon Hunter Biden
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President-elect Trump should not pardon Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, of felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 nor the tax charges he ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Hawley will back Cornyn for Senate GOP leader
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a rising conservative star, announced this week that he will support Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Senate Republican leadership race, giving Cornyn his first public ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Rubio backs Scott for GOP Senate leader
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) threw his support behind Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the upper chamber’s GOP leader. “I will be voting for my Florida colleague ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Musk backs Scott as Senate GOP leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Trump, publicly backed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in the race for Senate GOP leader. “Rick Scott for Set Majority Leader!” Musk posted Sunday to ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators
President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader
The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.Politics - Politico - 4 days ago -
Lankford joins Senate GOP leadership team
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) formally joined the Senate Republican leadership team on Wednesday, having won an uncontested bid to become the vice chair of the Senate GOP Policy Committee. ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Capito nabs No. 4 Senate GOP spot
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) won an uncontested race Wednesday to become the No. 4 Senate Republican, keeping her hold on a post in GOP leadership. Capito served the previous two years as ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Cotton joins Senate GOP leadership as conference chair
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) earned the Senate GOP conference chair position Wednesday, defeating Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for the coveted spot. Cotton defeated the Iowa Republican in what was the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection
President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Evening Report — GOP senators in their own words on Gaetz
PLUS: RFK Jr's new Trump role {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Nov. 14 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Washington in uproar over Gaetz President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.
Shares of several companies behind popular soda and snack brands pulled back sharply Friday.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Fact Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition
We fact checked five of his most repeated claims.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be poised to play a key health role in the next administration should Donald Trump get re-elected, according to two people close to the campaign and familiar with the plans.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
RFK Jr. talks health care agenda following Trump win: ‘I’m not going to take away vaccines’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role in overseeing health care in a second Trump administration, spoke to NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard about his current views on vaccines, fluoride in water, ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine group lost $3 million last year
Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recorded a more than 30% drop in revenue last year, according to recent tax filings.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Vaccine-maker stocks like Moderna, Pfizer drop as Trump picks RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Shares of vaccine makers lost ground Thursday, hit by news that President-elect Donald Trump was naming vaccine skeptic and former presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the ...Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
How one vaccine maker responded to a question about RFK Jr. as health secretary
Bavarian Nordic, a maker of the mpox vaccine, on Friday said the incoming Trump administration may present opportunities even after the announcement that noted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Leaders of the anti-vaccine movement are thrilled RFK Jr. could run HHS: 'A dream come true'
The anti-vaccine movement hailed Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. One activist called it "a dream come true."Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees
Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Pence calls on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination over abortion views
Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because of ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago