President Trump’s highly controversial pick to head the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders. Robert F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday he would study the abortion pill mifepristone for "safety issues" if confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email.

President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told lawmakers that he agrees that 'every abortion is a tragedy.'

Anti-abortion advocates have expressed concern but not opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary, despite his previous support for abortion rights.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), thought to be a possible “yes” vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because they have some shared views on food safety and obesity, grilled Kennedy on his views on abortion and vaccines.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.

After watching 6-plus hours of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifying before two Senate committees, I have no idea whether he'll be confirmed as HHS secretary — I could see it going either way. Yes, but: It was still incredibly interesting to watch Kennedy reintroduce himself after decades in the public eye,

Kennedy, a Democrat who ended up supporting Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign, now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.

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

In the three-hour hearing, Kennedy fielded questions on his interpretation of Title X, late-term abortions, mifepristone, stem-cell research and medical conscience rights.

The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.