Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote. Republicans voted together to advance his nomination, while Democrats all opposed.
GOP Senators Fall in Line Behind Trump’s Cabinet Picks
3 days ago · Senator Joni Ernst greeted Tulsi Gabbard after speaking on her behalf during a confirmation hearing last week. ... Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary and Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...
The Republicans to Watch During Kennedy’s Confirmation Hearings
Jan 29, 2025 · Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa. Ms. Ernst, a staunch opponent of abortion, has raised questions about Mr. Kennedy’s views on the issue. “He will need to publicly state his position on abortion ...
How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr …
2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard speak during an event in Madison, Wisconsin on October 30, 2024. ... particularly Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, ...
R.F.K. Jr.’s Fate Rests In Hands of a Small Group of Republicans
Jan 29, 2025 · To be confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can afford to lose no more than three Republican votes if all Democrats are united in their opposition to him. ... Senator Joni Ernst ...
Confirmation Hearings for RFK Jr., Patel, Gabbard: Updates
Jan 30, 2025 · Lawmakers are set to grill Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, three of Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. ... Joni Ernst after introducing Gabbard to members of ...
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on …
Jan 28, 2025 · Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who is anti-abortion rights, told CNN that Kennedy needs to do more to assuage her concerns given his past comments supporting access to the procedure.
I won’t take away your McDonald’s, RFK Jr tells America - The …
Jan 29, 2025 · Mr Kennedy can only afford to lose three votes in the Senate. Joni Ernst, an Iowa senator, Lisa Murkowski, a senator for Alaska, and Mitch McConnell – a polio survivor who may be sceptical of a ...
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those …
Dec 13, 2024 · But when Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) appeared initially cool to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary — a man who once said women should not serve in...
When Are Pam Bondi, RFK Jr. Senate Confirmation Votes? Full …
Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation hearing was one of the first to be considered, faced an easier process after receiving the backing of Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who was previously...