‘Every Abortion Is A Tragedy’: RFK Jr. Tells GOP Sen He’ll Follow Trump’s Lead On Policy Moves
Kennedy Jr. assured Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that he would follow President Donald Trump’s policies on abortion if confirmed. “I’m going to support President Trump’s policies on Title X.
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on abortion and vaccines during confirmation hearings
Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, signaling that President Donald Trump’s pick will have to win over uncertain Republicans in order to secure the job.
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RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on vaccine comments, abortion
Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.
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Live updates: RFK Jr. faces opposition from senators in fiery confirmation hearing
Trump's pick for HHS Secretary faces questions from the left and right over his health stances. But will that stop his confirmation? Follow along for updates.
RFK Jr. Defended Record, Sidestepped Abortion Questions in Senate Confirmation Hearing
Senators pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his past vaccine and abortion remarks in the first of two days of hearings before senators vote on whether to confirm him as President Trump’s health secretary.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a grilling from Democrats over his past as an anti-vaccine activist and his flip-flop on abortion ...
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Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can proceed with their push against abortion pill mifepristone, a judge in Texas ruled Thursday.
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Texas’ Abortion Ban Is Forcing Children Under 12 to Travel Out-of-State for Care
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‘Every Abortion Is A Tragedy’: RFK Jr. Tells GOP Sen He’ll Follow Trump’s Lead On Pro-Life Policies
Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assured Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford during his confirmation hearing on ...
RFK Jr pressed by Democratic senators on issues like government-run healthcare, abortion
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