Democratic Senators Demand Health Pick Kennedy's Recusal From Vaccine Matters if Confirmed
Senator Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren also asked that Kennedy, who is Republican Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, pledge not to engage in lawsuits involving vaccines for at least four years after leaving office.
Ahead of Kennedy confirmation vote, Senate Democrats demand more details on his finances
With a committee vote scheduled Tuesday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Senate Democrats are demanding more details on the nominee's connections to vaccine lawsuits and are saying Kennedy should promise to recuse himself from any vaccine-related decisions if confirmed health secretary.
Republican doctor clears way for Senate to confirm Kennedy as top US health official
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a big hurdle in his bid to become the top U.S. health official on Tuesday after clinching the committee vote of Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor who had expressed wariness over Kennedy's anti-vaccine views.
Senate panel backs Kennedy's nomination as health secretary
A key Senate committee supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services. The full Senate will vote on his nomination.
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Democratic senators grill Donald Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel on vision for the agency
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