RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy struggled to identify and explain the fundamental aspects of Medicare, which provides coverage to older and disabled Americans.
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 fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.
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.
What to know about RFK Jr. as he faces Senate confirmation hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial pick to head the federal Department of Health and Human Services, will appear Wednesday before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.
RFK Jr faces tough questions on Medicaid and Medicare in tense Senate confirmation hearing
During a tense confirmation hearing for the position of the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to respond to questions regarding potential reforms for Medicaid and Medicare,
RFK Jr Fails to Offer a Clear Medicaid, Medicare Strategy
Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, (R, Louisiana) holds a key vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr's HHS Secretary confirmation. When Cassidy asked for a strategy on Medicare and Medicaid, Kennedy could not provide one.
RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, grilled at Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his first congressional appearance Wednesday as President Trump’s pick to lead HHS. Follow STAT's live updates.
3 Key Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s Second Senate Confirmation Hearing
Should Kennedy gain confirmation, he would oversee HHS’s $1.7 trillion budget and hold influence over the foods and drugs that affect the daily lives of Americans.
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.
RFK Jr. denies past positions on health during confirmation hearing; Find out more here
RFK Jr. had his confirmation hearing with the Senate Committee on his role as Department of Health and Human Services secretary. Find out more here.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid
In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer ...
Trump Health Pick Kennedy Under Attack for Vaccine Views in Contentious Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under ...
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Dems Grill RFK Jr. on Vaccines, Abortion in Testy Hearing
President Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary was confronted with his history of vaccine skepticism and ...
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Senate Finance chair hoping for Bessent confirmation vote next week
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In first Senate grilling, RFK Jr. reveals anti-staffing mandate stance and his Medicaid weaknesses
Senators grilled President Trump’s nominee for the nation’s top health post Wednesday on his ideas for Medicaid and Medicare.
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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 ...
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze's Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
The White House has made it clear that Social Security and Medicare won't be affected by a proposed federal funding freeze. This freeze appeared to be off the table, after the initial OMB memo calling ...
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Face Roadblocks Ahead
“Bobby! Bobby!” Supporters decked out in MAHA (“Make America Healthy Again”) pins and hats chanted this as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee for health secretary, entered a ...