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Health and Human Services Nominee Mixes Up Medicare and Medicaid

January 31, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions about Medicare and Medicaid during his Senate hearings. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, had a few stumbles. Kennedy struggled to explain the basics of Medicare in front of the Senate Committee on

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Fireworks Erupt as Trump's Nominees Face Tough Questions

January 31, 2025

Imagine a room filled with Senate members poised to grill some of President Trump's nominees. The three nominees, who have gained attention for their controversial views, are Tulsi Gabbard for the director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the head of Health and Human Services and

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Kennedy's Confirmation Hearing Drama: A Health Secretary's Struggle

January 30, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccin

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Patel's Path: Can He Lead the FBI Fairly?

January 30, 2025

The Senate is gearing up to grill Kash Patel, nominated by Trump to lead the FBI. This isn't just any hearing—it's happening during a chaotic time for the FBI. The Justice Department, which oversees the FBI, has seen a major shake-up. Many top officials have been demoted. They were deemed not trustw

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Kennedy Jr. Faces Senate Grilling: Back to the Health and Human Services Battle

January 30, 2025

People are talking. Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be having another go at the Senate Health Committee this coming Thursday at 10 am. The issue here is that he needs the Senate's approval if he wants to become the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, let's talk

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Speak up and listen up!

January 30, 2025

Autism speaks volumes about the vast complexity of the human mind. Kennedy, despite his private fame, created an immense stir when discussing autism. Imagine African people during slavery. They were called many things, none of which were polite. One of Kennedy's most unpleasant behaviors is tal

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Texas Lawmakers Push for Big Changes: What to Watch

January 30, 2025

Texas state senators have big plans for the upcoming legislative session. They're focusing on key issues. These include property tax cuts and new programs for schools. They've also turned their attention towards issues such as restrictions around THC products derived from hemp. At the top

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Panama Canal’s shifting alliegences raise eyebrows on Capitol Hill (

January 30, 2025

)1 The Panama Canal grabs scrutiny in a recent Senate committee. It's chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen Cruz pointed fingers at Panama, s concentrating on foreign influence. 2 Years back, Panama handled the Canal under the condition Panam were to be neutral. . . but that’s where

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Kennedy's Shaky Science: A Clash Over Vaccines

January 30, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself in the hot seat when he appeared in front of the Senate Finance Committee. He was up for a big job, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, and CNN host Jake Tapper had some questions. Tapper wasn't buying Kennedy's claim that he's pro-vacci

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A Lisa Simpson Situation: Kennedy Cousins Clash Over Health Nomination

January 29, 2025

Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human