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RFK Jr. grilled on vaccines, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.CBS News - 20h -
Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.CBS News - 1d -
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines as Senate grilling enters second day
Trump’s pick for health secretary says ‘I don’t think anybody can say’ Covid vaccines saved millions of lives. Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination to lead America’s top health agency faced strong ...The Guardian - 6h -
Democrats find their voice fighting Trump's federal funding freeze
Trump’s haphazard attempt to impose a sweeping freeze on federal aid across the government awakened Democrats into furious opposition.NBC News - 22h -
Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccinations in confirmation hearing
Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended some of his past controversial vaccine statements on the first day of his confirmation hearings Wednesday. CBS News ...CBS News - 22h -
Breaking down Trump's rescinded federal funding freeze memo
The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded a memo calling for a freeze on federal grants and loans, which led to a lot of questions and confusion. CBS News White House reporter ...CBS News - 22h -
4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearing to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.ABC News - 23h -
What RFK Jr. told senators about his views on vaccines, abortion
President Trump's nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appeared for a confirmation hearing before senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. As Republicans ...CBS News - 23h -
Breaking down RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing, Trump federal funding freeze and more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before senators on Capitol Hill, President Trump signed the first bill of his second presidency and the White House recalibrated its order to pause all funding on ...CBS News - 23h -
Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze: Who Was Behind It and How Did It Unfold?
The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Inslee on Trump's federal funding freeze reversal
Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joined CBS News with his take on President Trump's memo calling for a freeze of certain federal aid. The move was later blocked by a judge and the White House has ...CBS News - 1d -
Sanders grills RFK Jr. on baby onesie saying 'No Vax, No Problem'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, about a baby onesie sold from a group he founded that says ...The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr. grilled on vaccines, abortion in confirmation hearing to be HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. on "Nazi death camps" comments about CDC
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about past comments he has made about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention likening the agency to "Nazi death camps" and "sexual ...CBS News - 1d -
Live updates: White House rescinds funding freeze, RFK Jr. faces tough questions
President Trump's executive actions, including a freeze on federal grants and a buyout offer to federal employees, have drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, while his pick for HHS ...The Hill - 1d -
White House budget office rescinds federal funding freeze
The Trump’s administration’s Office of Management and Budget released a memo Wednesday rescinding a controversial order that froze a wide swath of federal financial assistance, which had paralyzed ...The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr. grilled on his views on vaccines and abortion in first confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing his first Senate confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump's nominee to be the secretary of health and human services.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Cassidy asks RFK Jr. about Medicaid and Medicare views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) about Medicare and Medicaid during Kennedy's Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. See their full exchange.CBS News - 1d -
Warner grills RFK Jr. about federal funding freeze
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing about a number of subjects, but mainly the Trump administration's pause on almost all federal ...CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. asked about comments on COVID, AIDS, abortion
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) used his time at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing to ask Kennedy about his past comments on COVID-19, AIDS and abortion among other subjects.CBS News - 1d -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's plan to freeze funding
A federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump order to pause trillions of dollars of grants and loans. It comes as the administration offers a buyout to two million federal workers. ...NBC News - 1d -
Eye Opener: Judge pauses President Trump's federal funding freeze
A judge pauses President Trump's funding freeze as the White House offers payouts to millions of federal workers. Also, Caroline Kennedy releases a rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is nominated ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about RFK Jr.'s views, confirmation hearing
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing and the latest in the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas.CBS News - 1d -
Facts about fluoride in water as RFK Jr. prepares for confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, is likely to face questions about his stance on fluoride in drinking water when he goes before the Senate on Wednesday for a ...CBS News - 1d -
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."CBS News - 1d -
California attorney general discusses impact of Trump's federal funding freeze
As a federal judge temporarily halted President Trump's federal funding freeze, NBC News' Ellison Barber talks to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Meals on Wheels CEO Ellie Hollander about ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts
The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Democratic states plan to sue over Trump's federal grant funding freeze
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.CBS News - 1d -
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.CBS News - 1d -
Judge temporarily halts Trump's federal funding freeze
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily halted President Trump's federal funding freeze on Tuesday to allow further litigation. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for ...CBS News - 1d -
Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze
President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - 2d -
White House defends dramatic federal funding freeze
The administration declined to say when the pause would lift.Politico - 2d -
12:30 Report — Alarm bells go off over federal funding freeze order
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday, but there’s been enough news already that I have deemed today Wednesday. 😅 Here’s what’s happening: Trump orders halt for nearly all federal assistance. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on loans, grants and more aid
The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs.CBS News - 2d -
Trump's federal hiring freeze sparks concerns about veterans' care
President Trump’s new federal hiring freeze has congressional lawmakers and former service members worried that operations at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities will be hindered. The ...The Hill - 4d