81 minutes ago 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

On Thursday, Kennedy will appear before the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee. The post 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 hours ago Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

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16 hours ago Newsom bill could spend tax money to defend illegal immigrants from Trump deportation push: CA lawmaker

CA Republican Rep. Bill Essayli questioned state staffers on whether a bill being considered in Newsom's special session would help shield illegal immigrants from deportation.

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3 hours ago Major FBI changes Kash Patel could make on day 1 if confirmed as director

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.

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25 hours ago Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Jillian Michaels doesn’t believe RFK Jr can be 'corrupted,' truly 'wants to make America healthy again'

Jillian Michaels is praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a contentious first day of his Senate confirmation hearing as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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1 hour ago Kash Patel hearing live updates: Staunch Trump supporter to face confirmation

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, faces members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in his confirmation hearing Thursday.

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11 hours ago School reacts to video of official telling parents to alter trans kid's birth certificate to play girls sports

A Texas school district provided a statement addressing a video of an admin saying a trans child can play in girls' sports by changing their birth certificate.

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9 hours ago LIVE: Fatalities confirmed after military helicopter collides with regional jet: ABC News Live

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21 hours ago U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services

U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services  National Nurses United

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3 hours ago Kennedy, fresh off grilling, heads back to US Senate for a second hearing

Kennedy, fresh off grilling, heads back to US Senate for a second hearing  Reuters

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10 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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22 hours ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, 'Scrutinize' Chemical Additives in Food Supply

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, promised Wednesday that if confirmed he will ensure tax dollars will support health foods and scrutinize chemical additives in the food supply. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, ‘Scrutinize’ Chemical Additives in Food Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

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11 hours ago DEVELOPING: American Airlines confirms Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport

DEVELOPING: American Airlines confirms Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport  KCTV 5

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4 hours ago MAHA supporter says 'American health is at stake' unless RFK Jr. can bring 'radical transparency' to system

Founder and CEO of Daily Nouri Caroline Carralero explains why she and so many others across party lines are in support of RFK, Jr. senate confirmation and his vision for the future of American health.

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17 hours ago On the ground in Gaza: Red Cross' role in hostage and prisoner exchanges

As prisoner and hostage exchanges happen in Gaza, we hear about the International Red Cross's experience in facilitating this work.

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4 hours ago Trump's pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.

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18 hours ago Dozens of former FBI agents rally around Kash Patel's confirmation: 'Lives have been shattered'

A group of over 50 FBI agents have joined together in a letter in support of Trump's FBI Director nominee Kash Patel to lead the embattled bureau.

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5 hours ago Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices

Marla Maples shares her hopes for the Make America Healthy Again movement surrounding the Trump administration, while showing support for RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

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18 hours ago At Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing, Edward Snowden May Loom Large

Senators are expected to ask about her defense of the former government contractor, who released reams of data on U.S. surveillance programs and fled to Russia.

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5 hours ago Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution

Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution  Anchorage Daily News

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5 hours ago Sparks expected to fly at Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead FBI

Kash Patel is set to join the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning to face his nomination hearing to serve as the second Trump administration's FBI director.

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19 hours ago RFK Jr: 'If You Like a McDonald's Cheeseburger or Diet Coke ... You Should Be Able to Get Them'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) vowed that he would not "take food away from anybody," adding that if people like McDonald's cheeseburgers, they "should be able to get them." The post RFK Jr: ‘If You Like a McDonald’s Cheeseburger or Diet Coke … You Should Be Able to Get Them’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Tension builds around Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation with key GOP Senators undecided

Tulsi Gabbard may be in danger of not getting confirmed as director of national intelligence as sources confirm she doesn't have enough Republican committee support as it stands.

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21 hours ago RFK Jr. vows he won't take cheeseburgers away, just highlight health issues: 'My boss loves' them

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his Senate hearing to be confirmed as the next HHS secretary that he will not take cheeseburgers or Diet Coke from the American people.

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5 hours ago Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings

RFK Jr. is back on the Hill for a second day of testimony, this time before a different Senate committee, after a first round that was contentious but saw no GOP defections.

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26 hours ago RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.

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9 hours ago Hear air traffic control communication in moment surrounding DC collision

Hear air traffic control communication in moment surrounding DC collision  CNN

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29 hours ago This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s annual report.

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9 hours ago Schumer Is Pushed by Democratic Governors to Fight Harder Against Trump

On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.

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29 hours ago Deeply disturbing statistics show Texas children under the age of 11 left state for abortion in 2023

Newly released statistics from 2023 show that minors in Texas are traveling out of the state to have abortions and the numbers are rising.

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10 hours ago Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the RFK Jr. confirmation hearings. Marlow said Democrats’ “top guy on public health…was responsible for funding gain of function research at the Wuhan lab in China. That lab The post Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption appeared first on Breitbart.

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35 hours ago Dick Durbin Pushes Anonymous Smear that Kash Patel 'Broke Protocol' When Commenting on a Hostage Rescue

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Monday pushed an anonymous smear about Federal Bureau of Investigation Director nominee Kash Patel just days ahead of his confirmation hearing on Thursday. The post Dick Durbin Pushes Anonymous Smear that Kash Patel ‘Broke Protocol’ When Commenting on a Hostage Rescue appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago Analysis | 4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing

Analysis | 4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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37 hours ago California to Dismiss Case Against Journalists Who Exposed Abortion Industry’s Fetal Body Parts Practices

The State of California reached an agreement on Monday to dismiss a video recording case against two journalists who exposed the abortion industry's fetal body parts practices. The post California to Dismiss Case Against Journalists Who Exposed Abortion Industry’s Fetal Body Parts Practices appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.

American Airlines said the jet had 60 passengers and four crew members, while the Pentagon confirmed that three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. There was no immediate word on fatalities.

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38 hours ago Task force to review criminal insanity proposed by Central Washington lawmaker

Task force to review criminal insanity proposed by Central Washington lawmaker  NBC Right Now

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13 hours ago DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state Republican lawmakers.

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14 hours ago 4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing

The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearing to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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15 hours ago 'Dems look unhinged': Conservatives rally around RFK Jr's 'masterclass' confirmation hearing performance

Conservatives on social media praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance during his HHS secretary confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

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15 hours ago Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.

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