Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda at hearing: "People are going to die"
CBSN
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified Tuesday in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget — and lawmakers grilled him on an array of topics, from federal funding cuts to vaccines.
During their five minutes of questioning each, several Democratic representatives called out the secretary for what they said are a lack of transparency and a lack of science in decision-making.
They also criticized proposed health funding cuts outlined in President Trump's domestic policy legislation, or what he calls "one big beautiful bill," which is currently being debated in the Senate. The bill includes changes to Medicaid, a program that provides government-sponsored health care, which could leave many low-income and disabled Americans without coverage.
