Trump works to ease RFK Jr. worries

December 16, 2024

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Sanders defends Warren over 'outrageous' comments about killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

Sen. Bernie Sanders (R-Vermont) has responded to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and his comments about the nation's health care system, calling Thompson's murder “outrageous” and calling Elizabeth He defended Sen. Warren (D-Mass.). Sanders joined NBC's “Meet the Press” on Sunday and was asked about Warren's comments that her “visceral” reaction to Thompson's death was a “warning” about how Americans view the industry. Ta. …

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RFK Jr. seeks support from Senate Republican skeptics as HHS meeting begins

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will seek to allay doubts about his confirmation this week as he begins meetings with Senate Republicans over his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is one of the most high-profile people Trump has appointed to his cabinet, where he has been involved in the nomination of Pete Hegseth to head the Pentagon and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Conflicts are also brought up.

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