Kennedy Jr. rejected characterizations of him as an anti-vaxxer in a Senate hearing Wednesday where senators will weigh his confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary—as his former billionaire running mate threatens to fund primary challenges against lawmakers who vote against him.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces high-stakes Senate hearings as he seeks confirmation for Health Secretary. This live blog is now closed.

Mary Holland, head of Kennedy-founded Children's Health Defense, spoke to POLITICO after attending his confirmation hearing.

A conservative group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is urging Republicans to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary, citing his support for abortion access—as some GOP senators who have expressed concerns about his controversial vaccine views have not said whether they will vote to confirm Kennedy.

President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced pointed questions from Democrats on his stance on vaccines and other issues. WSJ’s Kristina Peterson breaks down his confirmation hearing performance.

Many doctors and medical groups are opposed to Kennedy's nomination, taking issue with his controversial statements about the safety of vaccines​.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Learn about his political beliefs, wife, kids, and more.

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