'Like he’s a rockstar': scenes from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings
The hearings were packed to capacity with protesters and fans, while the spillover crowd hung out in hallways and overflow rooms.
A rare brain disorder robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his strong speaking voice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by a malfunction in the brain. Here’s what to know.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Hearing: Time and How To Watch
To watch Kennedy's confirmation hearing, viewers can look to the Senate Finance Committee website on Wednesday and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee website on Thursday. C-SPAN and a plethora of broadcast and cable media outlets will broadcast live what is likely to be a contentious confirmation hearing on television.
Meet Kick Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s oldest daughter
Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could be confirmed as health secretary in Trump's administration.
Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s voice raspy? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Viewers tuning into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings to become the leader of the Department of Health and Human Services this week may have noticed his raspy voice, which is caused by a rare neurological disorder.
Who Is Mary Richardson Kennedy? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Second Wife
In recordings obtained by Mother Jones, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly blamed his now-deceased second wife for his cheating.
Why does RFK Jr. sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s rare neurological condition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia in 1995. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via ) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first confirmation hearing with the U.S Senate prompted a surge in web searches for queries like "why does RFK Jr.
Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound like that? What to know about spasmodic dysphonia
Ever wondered why Robert Kennedy Jr.'s voice sounds unusual? He was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that impacts vocal cords. What to know.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Spasmodic Dysphonia — Here’s What That Is
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms in the vocal cords, making speech strained, breathy, or hoarse.
Understanding spasmodic dysphonia, the condition behind RFK Jr.'s voice
One of the hottest topics in the coverage of his confirmation hearing was RFK Jr.'s unusually gruff speaking voice. But the raspy sound to his voice is not the result of an infection or respiratory condition;
Meet Kyra Kennedy, the youngest daughter of health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kyra Kennedy, 29, is the youngest daughter of health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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SCOOP: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Admits Settlement for “Misconduct” Accusation
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Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Hearing Interrupted By Protesters As HHS Nominee Is Challenged On His Attacks On Vaccines
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What Do Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Birds Mean?
As he seeks to lead the health department, Mr. Kennedy wore a thin tie dotted with feathered creatures to cap a classic suit.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes his final plea before senators as a key vote hangs in the balance
Sanders, the senior minority party member on the committee, pressed Kennedy to concede that health care was a human right, as ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine views during Health and Human Services nomination hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny Wednesday on Capitol Hill as he sought confirmation for the role of Health and ...
How Robert F. Kennedy Wants to Change Medicaid
President Donald Trump's new appointee to head US Human and Health Services, Robert F. Kennedy, is likely to make some ...
In major reversal, Kennedy tells senators he won't take money from vaccine lawsuit
Kennedy’s commitment to walk away from the potential windfall is a major reversal for the nominee, who in his ethics plan ...