Healthcare

Takeaways from two hearings: RFK Jr. on vaccines, Iran war, NIH funding, and more

By Gabrielle M. Etzel
Published April 21, 2026 5:02pm ET | Updated April 21, 2026 5:02pm ET
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fielded tough questions on a host of issues from Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday during two congressional budget hearings. 

Kennedy testified in back-to-back hearings before both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking the third day of testimony to support President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. 

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