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12:30 Report — Senators grill RFK Jr.; Trump’s funding freeze blowback
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Who else watched Alex Cooper’s interview with former “Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell? Because I have thoughts and want to discuss. Here’s what’s ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Warren pushes RFK Jr. on potential financial conflicts of interest as HHS secretary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday about potential conflicts of interest he could come into if confirmed as HHS secretary and asked him to make ...CBS News - 5d -
‘Bobby may play nice; I won’t’: RFK Jr.’s former running mate threatens senators with primaries
Nicole Shanahan vowed to fund challengers to senators who jeopardize Kennedy’s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.Politico - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
RFK Jr., President Trump's pick to lead HHS, to face senators for confirmation hearing
President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will face questions from senators on Capitol Hill at his confirmation hearing Wednesday. In a letter sent a day before his hearing, ...CBS News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Former RFK Jr. running mate threatens to primary senators who vote against nomination
Nicole Shanahan, the former running mate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., threatened to primary senators if they dared to vote against Kennedy's nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human ...The Hill - 5d -
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 ...NBC News - 5d -
RFK Jr., Trump’s Pick for Health Secretary, Faces First Senate Confirmation Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies in confirmation hearings before the Senate’s Finance Committee on Wednesday, and will appear Thursday before the health committee.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Lutnick expected to be confirmed after senate hearingFinancial Times - 5d -
RFK Jr. hearings begin
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story RFK Jr. hearings begin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee to lead the nearly $2 trillion Department of ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Conflict in Congo over Rwanda-backed rebels
Protesters have attacked embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kinshasa over Rwanda-backed rebels fighting in Goma. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent for The New York Times, ...CBS News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
RFK Jr.'s approach to toxics could unite Republicans and Democrats
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a focus on toxics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the Trump administration, as well as for bipartisan support for a national policy reducing single-use ...The Hill - 6d -
5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings
On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as Trump’s nominee for health secretary.NBC News - 6d -
'He'll go down': RFK Jr. nomination won't pass Senate, O'Reilly says
There are limits to President Donald Trump's control of Republicans in Congress, Bill O'Reilly says.The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Oil prices end lower on Trump’s tariff talk, concerns over AI-related power demand
Oil futures settled lower on Monday, as the Trump administration’s ongoing tariff threats and their potential economic impact, along with concerns over the potential for a slowdown in AI-related ...MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
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
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Anti-RFK Jr. ads target GOP senators A progressive nonprofit is ramping up its campaign to convince senators ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Ethics watchdog issues conflict of interest warning to Musk’s Doge agency
American Oversight has raised concerns over ‘department of government efficiency’ using encrypted apps. A leading ethics watchdog has issued warnings to Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates
Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
RFK Jr. releases financial disclosure
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What RFK Jr.’s disclosures tell us about the Trump HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Senate Democrats boil over Laken Riley missteps
The Laken Riley Act is roiling the Senate Democratic Conference, as senators believe their party bungled immigration and border security in 2024 but aren’t happy about the swift passage of a bill ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Tom Brady’s Best Day as a Broadcaster Featured a Glaring Conflict of Interest
Brady clearly avoided saying the name of the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
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 urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as Health secretary
More than 15,000 doctors across the country signed an open letter urging senators to vote against President-elect Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): ...The Hill - 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 -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6