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Former CDC Director Monarez testifies at U.S. Senate committee hearing, in Washington, D.C.

Politics Sep 17

WATCH: Ousted CDC chief says RFK Jr. incorrectly claimed childhood vaccine schedule had no evidence

By Joshua Barajas

Politics Sep 17

Composite image of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., former CDC director Susan Monarez and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.
WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back

Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Health Sep 17

Former CDC Director Monarez testifies at U.S. Senate committee hearing, in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Ousted CDC head Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

America’s public health system is headed to a “very dangerous place” with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team of anti-vaccine advisers in charge, fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez warned senators on Wednesday.

By Amanda Seitz, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Sep 04

U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's 2026 health care agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington,D.C.
WATCH: Sen. Cassidy asks RFK Jr. how he can support Nobel for Trump COVID program but not back the vaccines

Cassidy said it surprised him that Kennedy would think so highly of Operation Warp Speed when the health secretary has attempted to restrict access to the vaccines and cancelled funding for mRNA vaccine research that was critical to the initiative's…

By Joshua Barajas

Politics Sep 03

House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request for the Department o...
WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump’s health care agenda before the Senate Finance Committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour Senate committee hearing on Thursday, about — among other things — turmoil at federal health agencies and efforts to pull back recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations.

By Matt Brown, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

May 14

What to expect when RFK Jr. testifies in Senate hearing on health budget

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Secretary Kennedy will speak about the agency’s budget request for the year, which includes a $500 million boost for his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative to promote nutrition and healthier lifestyles. The proposed budget also makes deep cuts, including to…

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Feb 13

WATCH: McMahon says Trump would involve Congress in plan to close Education Department

By Erica R. Hendry

Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon said in her confirmation hearing Thursday that President Donald Trump "understands we will be working with Congress" on plans to change or eliminate the Department of Education.

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Feb 04

Watch 6:29
Sen. Bill Cassidy on Rep. Greene: ‘She’s part of the conspiracy cabal’

Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Louisiana, is one of 10 Republicans to meet this week with President Biden about the administration's COVID relief bill, and one of only a handful of medical doctors serving in Congress. He joins Judy Woodruff to…

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Dec 02

Watch 7:16
What are the obstacles for Republican support of a bipartisan relief bill?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement Wednesday that the bipartisan COVID relief bill just unveiled should be the starting point for negotiations going forward. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is one…

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Aug 20

Sen. Cassidy tests positive for virus, has COVID-19 symptoms

By Associated Press

The Republican senator made the announcement Thursday and said he is quarantining in Louisiana. His spokesman says Cassidy is experiencing "mild symptoms that began this morning" of COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

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