In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his vocal stance against vaccines, has moved one step closer to becoming the nation's health secretary. This happened after a Senate vote that aligned along party lines. This vote sets the stage for a final confirmation vote, likely to happen soon. The vote, 53 to 47, showed strong Republican support ...
A key player in the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La. , had some serious doubts about Bobby Kennedy Jr. 's 2024 presidential bid. He voted yes due to conversations with Vice President JD Vance. Cassidy, who is a medical professional and chair of the Senate committee, had doubts about Kennedy's qualifications for the health secretary position, as he did not agree with Kenne...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccines and autism. He was quick to deny being "anti-vaccine" but was rel...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in the hot seat when he appeared in front of the Senate Finance Committee. He was up for a big job, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, and CNN host Jake Tapper had some questions. Tapper wasn't buying Kennedy's claim that he's pro-vaccine, especially since Kennedy has been known for his anti-vaccine stan...
Buzz about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's past statements on vaccines is spreading fast ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing for a big job. He wants to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Newsweek tried to get a comment from Kennedy himself. This situation matters because President Donald Trump picked Kennedy for the job, and that's causing a stir. So...
Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval, which worries public health experts. McConnell warned that such actio...