Coverage dated September 2, 2025 to September 5, 2025

RFK Jr. draws bipartisan pushback at Senate hearing over moves to limit vaccines

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, from the development of Sep 4, 2025

Newest development Sep 6, 2025 · 3 reportsA look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing

The health secretary got into heated exchanges with senators who questioned his vaccine policies and his decision to oust the CDC director.

NBC Los Angeles's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Earlier updates in this story

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Sep 4, 2025Names this update
RFK Jr. draws bipartisan pushback at Senate hearing over moves to limit vaccines
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·
Sep 6, 2025Newest
A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing
Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

48 articles, oldest first.

NBC News
Senators prepare to grill RFK Jr. amid turmoil at the CDC and vaccine changes (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 2, 2025
NBC News's feed description
WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
NBC Los Angeles
Live updates: RFK Jr. faces Senate grilling amid CDC chaos, vaccine changes (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Sep 3, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill today to testify before the Senate Finance Committee at 10 a.m. ET.
Fox News
RFK Jr. invokes Democrat father’s words to defend Trump-backed CDC shakeup at Senate hearing (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Fox News's feed description
RFK Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill about CDC leadership changes, citing his father's words on progress and change while facing criticism from Democrats.
NBC Los Angeles
RFK Jr. draws bipartisan pushback at Senate hearing over moves to limit vaccines (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Sep 3, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The health secretary got into heated exchanges with senators who questioned his vaccine policies and his decision to oust the CDC director.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Sep 3, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
ABC 7 Chicago
RFK Jr. set to testify before Senate Finance Committee amid CDC turmoil, vaccine changes (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Sep 3, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will come before the powerful Senate Finance Committee today.
The Boston Globe
RFK Jr. hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on COVID vaccine changes and CDC turnover. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 3, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Kennedy’s exchanges with Democratic senators on the panel repeatedly devolved into shouting, from both sides.
New York Post
RFK Jr.’s Senate ravings prove he won’t bring sanity back to public health (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 3, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was combative during a Senate hearing on his vaccine policy on Wednesday.
Scientific American
Senate Hearing with RFK Jr. Sparks Backlash From Scientists and Health Experts (opens Scientific American)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Scientific American's feed description
On Thursday Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about vaccines and turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health experts responded to Kennedy’s claims on social media in disbelief and anger
Newsweek
RFK Jr. under fire for COVID vaccine cuts, CDC shakeup: Live updates (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing some tough questions as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday. Follow Newsweek
Bangor Daily News
RFK Jr. to appear before Senate committee amid CDC turmoil (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The HHS secretary is expected to face questions about layoffs and cuts that critics say is wrecking the nation's ability to prevent disease.
CBS News
RFK Jr. to testify at Senate hearing today amid backlash over CDC turmoil (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 3, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying Thursday before the Senate Finance Committee. Follow live updates here.
Al Jazeera
Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.
NPR
Senators grill RFK, Jr. on vaccines, CDC changes (opens NPR)
Published Sep 3, 2025
NPR's feed description
In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership.
Bangor Daily News
RFK Jr. hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on COVID vaccine changes (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s exchanges with Democratic senators on the panel repeatedly devolved into shouting, from both sides.
Washington Examiner
Top moments from RFK Jr.'s heated testimony on vaccines and public health (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Senate Finance Committee for more than three hours. Here are the highlights.
The Hill
5 takeaways as RFK Jr. battles GOP, Democratic senators on CDC, vaccines (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 3, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends his tenure as HHS secretary during a contentious Senate hearing, addressing vaccine policy and CDC upheaval.
NBC News
Live updates: RFK Jr. to face Senate grilling over CDC, vaccine moves (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 3, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Live updates and the latest news as RFK Jr. faces Senate questions on CDC and vaccine moves, U.S. and allies meet on Ukraine and Trump appeals tariffs to Supreme Court.
Washington Examiner
RFK Jr. grilled by Republicans over COVID-19 vaccines in heated hearing (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 3, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Several Senate Republicans hammered HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his COVID-19 vaccine policy, including restricting access to the vaccine.
New York Post
Trump live updates: RFK Jr. facing Senate grilling on vaccine policy after CDC shakeups (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 3, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Follow The Post's live updates for the latest news on the Trump administration. Thursday highlights include Stephen Miran's Fed governor confirmation hearing and RFK Jr. testifying before the Senate.
Delaware Public Media
A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Sep 5, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during this week's Senate hearing as frustration, confusion, and anger grew among lawmakers and citizens regarding his controversial vaccine policies
Salon
Kennedy family urge RFK Jr. to quit after Senate vaccine hearing (opens Salon)
Published Sep 5, 2025
Salon's feed description
RFK Jr. faces bipartisan and family backlash over CDC cuts, vaccine rollout delays after Senate grilling

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.