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RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record
During his confirmation hearings this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would promote vaccines as HHS secretary, despite a long history of promoting anti-vax positions.Wired - 11h -
Fact-Checking RFK Jr.’s Health Claims on Obesity, Medicaid and Fluoride
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made a number of disputed claims.The New York Times - 1d -
Hawley: Gabbard nomination 'may be in jeopardy'
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) signaled Thursday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence could be in jeopardy after her past defense of alleged traitors, ...The Hill - 15h -
Takeaways From Day 2 of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, vigorously defended his views on vaccines, and a key senator still has clear doubts.The New York Times - 1d -
The Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said he was "struggling" with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be health and human services secretary at his confirmation hearing.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
GOP chair 'struggling' with RFK Jr. nomination after hearing
Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said at the end of Thursday's hearing he is “struggling” with whether to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr .as Health and Human Services secretary. ...The Hill - 1d -
What Does RFK Jr.’s Bird Tie Mean?
As he seeks to lead the health department, Mr. Kennedy wore a thin tie dotted with feathered creatures to cap a classic suit.The New York Times - 2d -
5 Takeaways From R.F.K. Jr.’s First Confirmation Hearing
Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Fetterman: RFK Jr.’s nomination in trouble after rocky hearing
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who was thought to be open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, now says the nominee is in serious ...The Hill - 2d -
Only 3 in 10 approve of RFK Jr. nomination: Poll
A survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has revealed that only about 3 in 10 U.S. adults support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be secretary of the ...The Hill - 2d -
What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.'s voice?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Republicans should reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination
Kennedy’s penchant for embracing conspiracy theories threatens to erode trust in public health initiatives and reverse decades of progress in combating preventable diseases.The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Excited Fan Club: Conservative Christian Moms
These parents believe in home-schooling and distrust food and drug companies. In Kennedy, they see “a bull in the china shop.”The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Pence group uses Trump criticism of RFK Jr. in new ad opposing his HHS nomination
An advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is escalating its fight against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., this time with an ad that uses President Trump’s past criticisms of Kennedy to ...The Hill - 3d -
'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 - 3d -
RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order declassify any remaining files from Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. MLK was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
The biggest Oscar nomination snubs of 2025
In a crowded field of potential acting nominees, many big names and winners of other awards were shut out Thursday from the Academy Award nominations — and one made Oscars history.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
List of nominations in full for Oscars 2025
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist up for best picture.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Oscars 2025: Full list of nominations
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar nominations list
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March 2, have been announced. Here's the list of 2025 Oscar nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Where does RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination stand?
Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before senators on Capitol Hill next week. It's a highly anticipated confirmation hearing partly because of the ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
97th Academy Awards nominations announced
Watch live coverage as the nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards are announced by actors Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Pence group launches ad campaign opposing RFK Jr. nomination
An advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence launched a six-figure ad campaign on Wednesday opposing President Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.Politico - Jan. 21 -
MLK Jr.'s daughter: 'Wonderful' Trump being inaugurated on day celebrating father
Bernice King, the daughter of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., says the simultaneous occurrence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day this year is an opportunity to reflect on her ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Critics lambast RFK Jr.'s vax rhetoric
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Anti-RFK Jr. campaign highlights vaccine rhetoric A new report from a left-wing advocacy group highlights ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past
Medical historians say that the phrase “Make America Healthy Again” obscures a past during which this country’s people ate, smoked and drank things that mostly left them unwell.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman wants attention on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and not his own trailblazing
Freeman will be the first Black head coach in an FBS national championship, which occurs Jan. 20 on Martin Luther King Jr. DayCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Falcons' Kyle Pitts admits why he launched Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown ball into stands
The Falcons were fortunately able to retrieve the ballCBS Sports - Jan. 2