RFK Jr. Grilled in Congress

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first major appearance before Congress as Health Secretary was marked by sharp exchanges over public health policy and vaccine efficacy.

Kennedy was tasked with defending a 12% reduction in the Health and Human Services budget, which critics warn will exacerbate racial health disparities and gut infectious disease funding.

During the testimony, he faced scrutiny for his past comments on childhood health and his promotion of controversial medical theories.

While Kennedy touted new initiatives for healthcare affordability, Democratic senators called for his resignation, citing concerns over his leadership during a national measles crisis.