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RFK Jr. grilled in Congress

RFK Jr. grilled in Congress

Kennedy's first appearance before Congress in 2026 was marked by sharp exchanges with Democratic representatives over rising measles cases and public health policy.

He denied making controversial remarks about Black youth despite being confronted with specific podcast transcripts.

The hearings also touched on his administration's efforts to ease restrictions on peptides and other alternative medical treatments.

As the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda moves forward, Kennedy remains a polarizing figure at the center of the administration's healthcare overhaul.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
American politician, environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist (born 1954)
Department of Health & Human Services
Government department in the state of Victoria, Australia
United States House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief tax-writing committee of the United States House of Representatives
Terri Sewell
American politician (born 1965)
United States Congress
Bicameral legislature of the United States