A fraught Senate Finance Committee hearing, where HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Republicans and Democrats alike, has led to some fallout.
The Trump administration earlier this week released its strategy on children’s health.
After stormy Senate hearing, Trump offers tepid support for RFK Jr. while Kennedy family members call for his ouster
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