RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared to be unfamiliar with basic elements of the Medicare and Medicaid programs during his second Senate confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to be health secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the particulars of the massive insurance program he'd oversee in exchanges with senators Thursday.
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary.
Senate hearings occur for Kash Patel, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard
Thursday marks another day of Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard. Watch the following senate hearings below: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On day one of a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official,
HHS nominee RFK Jr. faces day 2 of Senate grilling over vaccines and more
Things didn’t get any smoother on Thursday when Kennedy appeared at a health committee hearing chaired by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a medical doctor who says he is undecided on
Senate hearing Day 2: Spotlight on RFK Jr.'s vaccine views intensify again
Follow along today for ongoing coverage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing. | Follow along today for ongoing coverage of Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing.
5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday to vie for his confirmation as President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is one of Trump’s
RFK Jr., grilled about comments on race and vaccines. Patel, Gabbard also faced hearings: Recap
Three cabinet nominees ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel ‒ faced a questions from Senate confirmation hearings Thursday.
RFK Jr. tries to convince skeptical senators that he won’t undermine vaccines
Kennedy’s bid to serve as America’s top health official may be decided by a handful of Republicans, including several senators who questioned him Thursday.
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Trump's CMS signals flexibility on Medicare drug price negotiation, sparking new questions for RFK Jr.
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled that it will be revamping the process ...
R.F.K. Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and Medicaid
In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than ...
RFK Jr. second hearing takeaways: GOP criticism, more Medicare fumbles, and DEI
RFK Jr.'s second Senate confirmation hearing focused on vaccines, Medicare, diversity, and science. Key Republicans were reticent to show support.
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RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a ...