RFK Jr. grilled in House hearings

The hearings marked Kennedy's first appearance before Congress in over six months and were characterized by several heated shouting matches.

Kennedy denied making specific remarks about medicated Black children, despite being confronted with podcast transcripts by Representative Terri Sewell.

Republican members largely defended the Secretary, focusing on his efforts to address chronic disease and food safety.

The sessions are the start of a marathon seven-day sprint of congressional oversight for the Department of Health and Human Services.