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Kennedy's Senate Testimony Reveals Contradictory Statements and Policy Positions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, faced scrutiny during his Senate Finance Committee testimony for his past false claims, including linking vaccines to autism and COVID-19 to specific ethnic groups, and his vague stance on abortion access.

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Kennedy Cousin Opposes RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, publicly opposed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and lack of qualifications, creating a significant political controversy hours before his confirmation he...

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Senate to Confirm Hegseth as Defense Secretary Amidst Misconduct Allegations

The Senate is poised to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and abusive behavior, prioritizing his commitment to a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon over these concerns; the vote is expected late Friday.

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Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Controversial 50-50 Senate Vote

Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial nominee, was confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a 50-50 Senate vote requiring a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President, despite accusations of sexual assault and opposition from three Republicans and 47 Democrats over concerns regarding his qualifications and...

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Senate Poised to Confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

The Senate is preparing to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next Homeland Security Secretary, a role crucial for national security and immigration enforcement under President Trump's administration; Republicans are pushing for a quick confirmation.

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Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition

Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.

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Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Intense Scrutiny

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services is highly contentious due to his anti-vaccine stance, abortion views, and potential conflicts of interest, facing opposition from both sides of the political spectrum and even his own family.

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Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Close Senate Vote

The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief with Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote, despite opposition from three Republican senators over past controversies including a sexual assault allegation and his views on women in combat.

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Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Despite Controversies

The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on January 24th, despite controversies including a sexual assault allegation, lack of experience, and accusations of excessive alcohol consumption; Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.

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Senate Confirms Controversial Hegseth as Defense Secretary

The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, despite numerous allegations of misconduct and concerns about his qualifications; this highlights President Trump's power and the influence of culture wars within...

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Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amid Controversy

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as US defense secretary on Friday by a 50-50 tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, despite facing accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about his management capabilities given his p...

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Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.

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