RFK Jr. Grilled by Congress

During the hearings, Kennedy defended a 12% cut to the Department of Health and Human Services budget, arguing it was necessary to address the national debt.

He faced particularly sharp questioning from Representative Terri Sewell over past comments regarding the 're-parenting' of Black children on ADHD medication.

Kennedy attempted to shift the focus toward chronic disease and food safety, but was repeatedly pressed on his skepticism toward public health campaigns.

The hearings marked his first appearance before Congress in over six months and highlighted deep ideological divides.