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RFK Jr. questioned by Republicans and Democrats in fiery hearing

By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published September 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT

In a contentious hearing, Senators from both parties called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to defend his actions as health secretary. He has made changes to vaccine access and to the CDC leadership.

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Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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