US EditionKennedy Faces Bipartisan Fire in Senate Hearing Over CDC Shake-Up and Vaccine Policy
Kennedy's leadership sparked controversy after firing CDC Director Susan Monarez, restricting COVID-19 vaccines, and causing multiple resignations within the agency, raising bipartisan concerns.
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the recent firings at the CDC during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, stating they were necessary for accountability post-COVID-19.
- Kennedy stated that the CDC 'failed our responsibility miserably' during the pandemic, causing significant harm to businesses and children's education.
- He emphasized the need for transparency and integrity in the CDC, highlighting ongoing health crises in America and promising greater transparency to restore public faith in the CDC.
- Kennedy faced bipartisan criticism for his handling of vaccine policies and the recent ousting of CDC leadership.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced combative questioning on Capitol Hill. Senators pressed him on vaccines, CDC firings and COVID-19 data. Plus, two Venezuelan fighter jets confronted a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters, showing force after American warships shot down a suspected cartel drug boat. Also, a federal appeals court ruled that the controversial migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, …
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