Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak, HHS Secretary Kennedy Faces Fiery Congressional Grilling Over Vaccine Stance
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at the center of a contentious congressional hearing on May 14, 2025, where he faced pointed questions and criticism regarding his position on vaccine use amid a significant measles outbreak in the United States. Lawmakers from both parties confronted Kennedy over what they perceived as an ambiguous stance towards vaccinations for preventable diseases such as measles, chickenpox, and polio. During the hearing, Democratic …