Sep 17 WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back By Hannah Grabenstein Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Ousted CDC head Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health By Amanda Seitz, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Sen. Cassidy asks RFK Jr. how he can support Nobel for Trump COVID program but not back the vaccines By Joshua Barajas 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… Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's health care agenda before the Senate Finance Committee By Matt Brown, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 6:17 Sen. Cassidy defends Fauci from GOP criticism, says he has 'highest respect' for him On Tuesday, top U.S. public health officials testified virtually about the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is one of two medical doctors within the group. He joins… Continue watching