Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, concluded Thursday's hearing by saying he was "struggling" with the nomination due to Kennedy's vaccine positions. Kennedy notably refused to say vaccines don't cause autism as he faced pointed question from lawmakers.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record of questioning childhood vaccine safety came under fire from a key Republican at the Trump HHS pick's confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a former Democrat, addressed criticism that he is anti-vaccine,

RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services secretary.

Kyra Kennedy, 29, is the youngest daughter of health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faces scrutiny for his past vaccine stance and other controversial remarks. During Senate hearings, both proponents and opponents highlighted Kennedy's history of vaccine misinformation.

Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media posts.

Kennedy faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee, including from MA Sen. Warren, weighing whether he is fit to be Health Secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.

RFK Jr.’s long record of questioning the safety of childhood vaccinations persisted as a flash point for him during a confirmation hearing where a key Republican quickly raised concerns about his views.