Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced aggressive questions about his skepticism of vaccines and other issues during the first of two scheduled Senate confirmation hearings.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will need to reassure some Republican senators that he will work vigorously to restrict abortion, despite past statements that he broadly supports women’s right to access the procedure.

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

Controversial HHS nominee RFK Jr. faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders.

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

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one has broad support among Democrats and Republicans.

Robert F. Kennedy, Trump's controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.

Some Senate Republicans who would confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s as the nation's top health official are uncomfortable with his views on abortion access and banning corn syrup and pesticides from America's food supply.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has taken different positions on the issue, has pledged to promote President Trump’s anti-abortion agenda in a bid to get confirmed as health secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced questions from several U.S. senators, including Sen. Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire.

In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans,

Conservative Republicans seem to be embracing health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. out of loyalty to President Donald Trump.