Controversial HHS nominee RFK Jr. faced a series of tough questions from skeptical congressional Democrats, including Senator Bernie Sanders.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he would commit to hiring anti-abortion deputies if he became secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his baseless claims and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will need to reassure some Republican senators that he will work vigorously to restrict abortion, despite past statements that he broadly supports women’s right to access the procedure.

Mr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion.

The time Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent in New Hampshire as a presidential candidate became the subject of key moments during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to tough questioning during his Senate confirmation hearings, defending his stance on public trust in health agencies, abortion, and vaccines. Despite criticisms over his past anti-vaccine activism,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and Human Services secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate and environmental activist, endorsed Donald Trump last year and threw his weight behind a campaign to “Make America Healthy Again.” For the past two decades he has been best known for airing skeptical views on vaccines.

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one has broad support among Democrats and Republicans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced questions from several U.S. senators, including Sen. Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire.