This Week: Kennedy To Pitch Himself To GOP Senators

The Hill reports:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be seeking to ease any skepticism over his confirmation this week as he begins meetings with Senate Republicans over his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

While Kennedy was considered one of the most controversial choices initially, there has been little public criticism from Senate Republicans. GOP sources believe he is in solid shape overall and has a less rocky path to confirmation than Hegseth and Gabbard.

A number of Republicans also have questions for Kennedy about his pro-abortion stance and how that would affect how he runs HHS. “I’m going to want to talk about the life issues,” said Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.)

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