Democratic Senators demand health pick Kennedy's recusal from vaccine matters if confirmed
Two U.S. senators who will vote this week on whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the top U.S. health official demanded on Monday that he recuse himself from all agency matters related to vaccines,
Ahead of Kennedy confirmation vote, Senate Democrats demand more details on his finances
With a committee vote scheduled Tuesday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Senate Democrats are demanding more details on the nominee's connections to vaccine lawsuits and are saying Kennedy should promise to recuse himself from any vaccine-related decisions if confirmed health secretary.
Senate Democrats demand RFK Jr. address ‘grave concerns’ over conflicts of interest
Ahead of a vote on Tuesday, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said recent financial disclosures from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave them “grave concerns” about whether he should be confirmed as
Republican doctor in US Senate clears way for Kennedy to be top US health official
Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor who had expressed wariness about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, cleared the path on Tuesday for Kennedy to become the top health official in President Donald Trump's administration.
Democratic senators express concern about RFK Jr. investments in vaccine lawsuits
Senate Democrats are demanding additional information on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s financial connection to vaccine-related lawsuits ahead of Tuesday's confirmation vote as Health and Human Services secretary.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Republican Senator Votes For Kennedy Last Minute—But Refutes Vaccine Claims
Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—a key victory for one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, after some GOP lawmakers remained on-the-fence due to Kennedy’s claims about vaccines.
Democratic senator to block Trump nominees over US aid agency shutdown
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz said on Monday he would block Senate votes on President Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic ...
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Pam Bondi wins Senate confirmation despite fierce Dem opposition
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Pam Bondi as President Trump's Attorney General. Why it matters: Trump now can install a ...
Watch: Democratic senators ‘sound alarm’ over Musk, DOGE
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), along with fellow Democratic Sens. Patty Murray (Wash.), Ron Wyden (Ore.) and ...
Democrats lay out road map to take down Elon Musk
Democrats are railing against Elon Musk’s efforts to gut federal agencies and recent access to the federal government’s payment system.
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Senate Democrats delay Pam Bondi confirmation, vote now expected Wednesday
In addition to sending out letters, Senate Democrats also consumed time on Monday evening in protest of a stop in funding for ...
Elon Musk’s DOGE May Be Meddling At VA Now, Democratic Senator Warns
Will they now look at private health records of veterans?” asked Sen. Patty Murray, who said she heard Musk’s team was ...
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state.
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WA Senate Democrats propose stricter regulations for ballot measure initiatives
In response to recent legal challenges and a surge of Republican-backed initiatives, Washington Senate Democrats have ...
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Michigan Senate Democrats file lawsuit against House Republicans over withheld bills
Senate Democrats say Republican leadership is violating the state constitution by not presenting nine bills that were passed ...
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
The Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. Her confirmation puts a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the ...