Live updates: RFK Jr. faces lawmakers in 2nd hearing of the day, his 7th this month
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, facing bipartisan criticism over Trump administration health policies. The Senate also debated a budget resolution and Democrats demanded FBI Director Kash Patel fill out an alcohol use screening test.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, facing criticism over various Trump administration health policies. Senators questioned him about deals with drug companies and his response to the measles outbreak. Kennedy claimed vaccination didn't contribute to reduced mortality rates, but was fact-checked by Sen. Cassidy, who cited a CDC and Johns Hopkins study. The Senate debated a budget resolution funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol. Democrats demanded FBI Director Kash Patel fill out an alcohol use screening test, citing allegations that could harm national security. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., died at 80, and six California governor candidates debated.
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