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Hassan questions RFK Jr. during Senate hearing

Kennedy faced Hassan’s questions about videos, HHS spending and changes to a CDC vaccine committee, then defended himself.

Hassan questions RFK Jr. during Senate hearing
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At a Senate hearing, Sen. Maggie Hassan questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about online videos, department spending and changes to a CDC vaccine committee. Kennedy defended himself and said President Donald Trump backed him on many issues.

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Senators Question RFK Jr. at Senate Hearings

Outlets report that senators questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Senate hearings. Left-leaning outlets focus on Sen. Bill Cassidy challenging Kennedy over misinformation, vaccine confidence and measles risk, while Kennedy defends his outbreak response. Center outlets cover questions about foster-home abuse, HHS spending and changes to a CDC vaccine committee, alongside Kennedy’s responses.

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