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RFK Jr. Defends Trump’s Budget, Addresses Vaccines: Takeaways From His Capitol Hill Testimony
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday defended President Donald Trump’s proposed budget to lawmakers, who questioned Kennedy on his controversial steps during the first three months as HHS leader.
Kennedy, who has faced pushback for his criticisms of vaccines, said that the Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 proposal, which would cut his department’s budget by more than a quarter, is needed to restructure the department and make it more efficient.
Kennedy, who has faced pushback for his criticisms of vaccines, said that the Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 proposal, which would cut his department’s budget by more than a quarter, is needed to restructure the department and make it more efficient.
Update: Woman Wanted for Shooting Incident on St. Croix in Custody
Valatina Sanchez, who was wanted as a suspect in a shooting on St. Croix Jan. 31, is now i...
