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US Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr Passes Crunch Senate Vote

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, passed a crucial test in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators voted to advance his nomination to the floor.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Democrats' 'grave concerns‘

Kennedy has repeatedly promoted the debunked link between vaccines and autism. But the Finance Committee’s vote means the nomination will go to a full floor vote.

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RFK's Nomination Passes First Test And Heads to Senate Floor

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has faced intense scrutiny by Democrats for his views on vaccines as President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Senate Finance Committee Considers Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Nomination

Senate Finance Committee evaluates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination amidst scrutiny over his past anti-vaccine views.

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Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination - Roll Call

The Finance Committee voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, paving the way for a full Senate vote.

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Controversy Surrounds Support Letter For Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Controversy surrounds a letter supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination due to questionable signatories and contrasting opinions from verified doctors.

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Senator Cassidy Faces Criticism Over HHS Secretary Nominee Stance

Senator Bill Cassidy faces backlash for hesitating on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination, revealing internal GOP tensions and broader public ...

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Kennedy to divest interest from HPV vaccine lawsuits - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services nominee said he will divest his interest in lawsuits against an HPV vaccine manufacturer.

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RFK Jr. Tried to Trademark 'Make America Healthy Again' Slogan to Market Vaccines: Report

RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" trademark, now managed by anti-vaccine activist Del Bigtree, is fueling controversy amid his HHS Senate confirmation hearings with concerns over the potential commercialization of vaccines.

Latin Times

Everything RFK Said About Abortion Before He Fell in Line With Trump

RFK Jr.'s stance on abortion has shifted over the years, from advocating for term limits, to leaving it up to the mother, to focusing on fetal viability.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Accused of 'Lying to Congress' Over Apparent Flipped Stance on Vaccines: 'Did You Lie on All Those Podcasts?'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was accused of contradicting himself on vaccines in a heated exchange during his senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Latin Times

Sen. Hassan Criticizes HHS Nominee Over Abortion Rights Stance

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on abortion rights during a contentious hearing, highlighting the importance of cla...

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Democratic Senator Asks RFK When He Decided to 'Sell Out' His 'Core Values' to 'Be Given Power by President Trump'

Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan grilled RFK about changing his stance on abortion at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for Health and Human Services Secretary in the Trump administration.

Latin Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Vows To Locate Missing Migrant Children

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addresses concerns about missing migrant children and risks of trafficking. Efforts to locate children are a top priority.

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RJK Jr. Admits to Claiming Lyme Disease is 'Bioweapon' Engineered By Military: 'I Probably Did Say That'

The HHS Secretary nominee conceded the possibility while being grilled by Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine and Covid-19 statements faced scrutiny during his confirmation hearing.

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Nicole Shanahan Vows To Fund Challengers Against Senators Opposing RFK Jr.

Nicole Shanahan pledges to fund challengers against Senators opposing RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary.

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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. A 'Predator' Ahead Of HHS Secy Confirmation Hearings

Caroline Kennedy has urged the Senate to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, labeling him a "predator" and questioning his qualifications and views on vaccines.

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Senate Committees Announce Hearing Dates For HHS Secretary Nominee

Senate committees schedule hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary, facing scrutiny over vaccine and abortion views.

The Conversation

Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.

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Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on US health agency reports

Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.

The Conversation

Why do false claims that vaccines cause autism refuse to die? Here are nine reasons

The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the presumptive nominee for US Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as by president-elect Donald Trump. When asked about vaccines at a recent press conference, Trump reportedly said there was “something…

The Independent UK

Watchdog group accuses RFK Jr of voter fraud

Does Kennedy also plan to ‘thumb has nose at the law’ as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services? asked the head of the organization

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meets With Sen. Bill Cassidy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. meets with Sen. Cassidy for Health and Human Services Secretary confirmation process.

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Elon Musk reveals he’s taking drug for weight loss in bizarre ‘Ozempic Santa’ post

The world’s richest man has clashed with incoming Health and Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the role weight-loss medications should play in making Americans healthier and thinner.

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