Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing

Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.

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Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.
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White House withdraws David Weldon's nomination to be Trump's CDC director: Sources

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Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.
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McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was one of three Senate Republicans to vote Monday against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s nominee to head the ...
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GOP lawmaker abruptly ends hearing after misgendering Democratic representative

A House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday was abruptly adjourned by Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) after he misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware). See the moment.
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Trump's FDA nominee faces Senate questions after agency layoffs and resignations

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Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme

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House spending bill to avert shutdown faces hurdles in Senate

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A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy

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Lauren Boebert accused of racism and ableism over her criticism of Al Green

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Watch live: Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers speak following court hearing

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Federal judge hears arguments on Mahmoud Khalil's detention

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