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September 4

RFK Jr. invokes Democrat father’s words to defend Trump-backed CDC shakeup at Senate hearing

Health Secretary RFK Jr. quotes his father while defending CDC reforms that led to the firing of a director and staff resignations amid the Trump administration's changes.

September 4

Texas senator reveals what he wants to 'get to the bottom of' after RFK Jr's Senate hearing

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, opens up on 'America Reports' about why getting answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was 'hard to come by' during a Senate hearing.

September 4

Bernie Sanders tells Fox News Digital people need 'to fight' Trump as well as income inequality

Progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Fox News Digital says the goal is “to take on Trump” and produce a vision "which works for all."

September 4

RFK Jr. defends firing spree at CDC, vows ‘new blood’ at agency

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends CDC firings during Senate hearing, citing poor COVID-19 response and promising new leadership at the agency.

September 4

RFK Jr. gets into heated exchange with top Dem in Senate hearing

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a heated argument with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., over chronic illness in the U.S.

September 4

RFK Jr denies telling former CDC director to approve vaccine recommendations

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused former CDC Director Susan Monarez of lying about vaccine recommendation pressures during a fiery exchange with Democrat Sen. Ron Wyden.

September 4

GOP duo unveils plan to force Congress to 'face consequences' as shutdown looms

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, plan to introduce a bill that would trigger an "auto-CR" and force lawmakers to stay in D.C. to reach a deal to fund the government.

September 4

HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to face Senate panel after CDC turmoil

Health and Humans Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday amid controversy over his firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez.

September 4

Trump's foreign aid clawback rattles Senate ahead of funding fight

Senate Republicans want to focus on averting a partial shutdown, with some worrying that the White House's move to cancel $4.9B in foreign aid could hurt a deal with Senate Democrats.

September 4

A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority

Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.