Lexi Shapiro
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-29-2025 8PM EST
Throughout the three-and-a-half-hour hearing, Kennedy sought to assure Democratic senators that he supports vaccines and would not discourage their use as HHS secretary. But Democrats repeatedly confronted Kennedy with his past statements calling vaccines unsafe and ineffective. Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse told Kennedy he needs to dig out of a pretty deep hole.
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NPR News: 01-29-2025 8PM EST
Kennedy has pushed misleading claims about vaccines for decades, including as the chair of an anti-vaccine nonprofit. Lexi Shapiro, NPR News, the Capitol.
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NPR News: 01-02-2025 4PM EST
The first order of business in the House will be electing a new speaker. While incoming Speaker Mike Johnson has Trump's endorsement, just a few Republican defectors could derail the voting process. If the House hasn't chosen a speaker by Monday, that could delay the certification of Trump's 2024 presidential victory.
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NPR News: 01-02-2025 4PM EST
Trump's legislative priorities will likely include passing a border security package and extending the tax cuts Republicans passed during his first term. Those are set to expire this year. Lawmakers will also need to fund the government by March to avoid a shutdown.
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NPR News: 01-02-2025 4PM EST
And the Senate will soon begin confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks, some of whom have yet to secure the support they'll need. Lexi Shapiro, NPR News, Washington.