Democratic Senators Needle RFK on Handling of Public Health Policy

Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington talks about RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., talks about why she and other senators, including some Republicans, are concerned about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine changes and CDC shakeup.

4 major moments from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing with senators

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at the center of a maelstrom Thursday as senators, including those who voted to confirm him, raised pressing questions over his public health agenda.

Senators Chose to Yell at RFK Jr. Instead of Trying to Stop Him

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. As a practical matter, it’s not normal for Senators to tussle with the nation’s top health official. But amid a spiraling, three-hour hearing on Thursday, Senators from both parties couldn’t hide their aggravation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose tumultuous defense of his alienation of…

In a hostile hearing, senators repeatedly questioned RFK Jr.’s statements. It wasn’t just Democrats. - The Boston Globe

Kennedy fielded contentious questions from a bipartisan collection of senators who expressed concern with his leadership of the nation's health system.

VP Vance curses out senators after heated Kennedy hearing: 'Full of s--- and everyone knows it'

JD Vance called senators "full of s---" after they clashed with RFK Jr. at his HHS confirmation hearing, with Sen. Ron Wyden accusing Kennedy of endangering children.

Democratic Senators needle RFK on handling of public health policy

RFK Jr. was questioned about the upheaval at federal health agencies and new FDA recommendations restricting access to COVID-19 vaccines.