Kennedy struggled to identify and explain the fundamental aspects of Medicare, which provides coverage to older and disabled Americans.

The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services secretary.

Kennedy's confirmation is in the hands of a few Senate Republicans, some of whom have expressed concerns about his views on vaccines.

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings continue today as he appears before a second Senate committee. Follow STAT's live updates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a former Democrat, addressed criticism that he is anti-vaccine,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested, if confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services, he is open to significantly limiting access to mifepristone

RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two scheduled Senate confirmation hearings.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record of questioning childhood vaccine safety came under fire from a key Republican at the Trump HHS pick's confirmation hearing.