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Just Asking Questions About RFK Jr.'s Senate Hearing

And not much liking the answers.

Reason

RFK Jr. denies role in measles outbreak

RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy

Salon

RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing

Trump’s nominee to lead federal health department says he is ‘not anti-vaccine’ as Democrats zero in on past remarks.

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In a chaotic Senate hearing, RFK Jr. insists that some of his best friends are vaccines

ANALYSIS: At his confirmation hearing, Robert F Kennedy Jr. was haunted by dozens of hours of podcast appearances from his time on the fringes of health science, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. Accused of 'Lying to Congress' Over Apparent Flipped Stance on Vaccines: 'Did You Lie on All Those Podcasts?'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was accused of contradicting himself on vaccines in a heated exchange during his senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Latin Times

RFK Jr and Democrats clash over his vaccine history in confirmation hearing

Democrats confront Trump’s pick for health secretary over his seemingly contradictory statements

The Guardian - US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejects 'anti-vaccine' label at confirmation hearing, but Democrats push back

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Senator Wyden Criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Vaccines

Sen. Wyden criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting vaccine conspiracies and profiting from them during a confirmation hearing.

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Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing - Roll Call

Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his views on vaccines and abortion in a testy hearing before a Senate panel.

Roll Call

Medicaid Portals Crash Nationwide As Court Pauses Trump's Funding Freeze

Organizations that depend on federal money expressed relief after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order to freeze federal aid. The decision gives more time for legal arguments.

International Business Times

AOC Says Trump Holding Hospitals 'Hostage' As Medicaid Portals Go Down In All States After Freeze On Federal Grants And Loans

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said systems are expected to "be back online shortly". New York AG said she is suing the Trump administration over the freeze in federal funding

Latin Times

White House seeks to tamp down concerns over funding directive - Roll Call

The Trump administration tried to calm the waters after stakeholders, lobbyists and lawmakers scrambled to make sense of the directive.

Roll Call

Bessent easily confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of self-employment taxes.

Roll Call

Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012.

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Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S.-China energy competition and policy priorities.

Roll Call

Finance Democrats seek assurances from Bessent on taxes ahead of vote - Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats want Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of panel vote Tuesday.

Roll Call

Trump vows to save TikTok as two GOP senators dig in on ban - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the deadline on the law that temporarily shut down the social media app over the weekend.

Latin Times

Trump Treasury Nominee Claims Foreign Companies Will Pay the Most for Increased Tariffs. An Independent Report Found Otherwise

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden dismissed treasury nominee Scott Bessent's claim, calling it "bologna" and reiterating his belief that workers and small businesses would actually pay the most.

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Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S. and China's energy strategies and policies.

Roll Call

Bessent warns of 'devastating' consequences if tax cuts lapse - Roll Call

Taxes and tariffs took center stage Thursday at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s intended Treasury secretary nominee.

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Treasury Secretary Pick Disputes Impact Of Proposed Tariffs

Debate over proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump and their impact on stakeholders, analyzed by Scott Bessent.

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Treasury Secretary Nominee Accused Of Tax Loophole Manipulation

Senator Wyden raises concerns about nominee Bessent's tax loophole affecting Medicare funding and tax fairness.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump

The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress

Roll Call

Democrats: Bessent avoided Medicare tax on hedge fund earnings - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Roll Call

Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative - Roll Call

If Democrats want to dust off their 2017 playbook as they mount an offensive against extending expiring tax cuts, this month has provided lots of fodder.

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