They gave RFK Jr. his job. What will senators ask? Starting Line

Sept. 4, 2025, 11:06 AM UTC

RFK Jr. on the Hill

Everything we’re used to on the public health front has changed since the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.

Top career scientists are out. Vaccine skeptics got seats at the table. Some states are setting up a counter-weight to the CDC while another state is preparing to end vaccine mandates.

That’s all in the background today when Kennedy answers questions from some of the politicians who gave him the green light to run — and reconsider — federal health policy.

Physician-senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is a member of the Finance Committee ...

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