Fox News Politics Newsletter: RFK Jr Savages Senate Dem in Second Testy Hearing

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RFK Jr. vs. Murray, Round Two

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slammed Washington Sen. Patty Murray during a Tuesday Senate hearing for allegedly "presiding over the destruction" of Americans' health across her more than 30 years in the upper chamber. 

"You've presided here, I think, for 32 years. You presided over the destruction of the health of the American people. Our people are now the sickest people in the world," Kennedy said to Murray during a tense back and forth Tuesday morning. 

The Washington Democrat previously exchanged barbs with Kennedy on Wednesday, May 14, when Murray accused him and the Trump administration of delaying critical cancer care for one of her constituents… READ MORE

Patty Murray and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Sen. Patty Murray and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in hearing.  (Getty Images)

White House

MINE, BABY, MINE: Trump admin hits bullseye with first US mine for key mineral used in military ammo, night-vision, Big Tech

NO 'ISOLATED CASE': Federal air marshals surveilled Trump Cabinet member Gabbard in 2024, Rand Paul says

'NULL AND VOID': Federal judge blocks Trump dismantling of US Institute of Peace

World Stage

'UTTER NONSENSE': Iran's Khamenei says Americans should avoid talking 'nonsense' in nuke talks

'FAKE NEWS': Trump hostage envoy dismisses report of Trump Israel abandonment threat as 'fake news'

Capitol Hill

POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Sparks expected to fly at high-stakes House hearing on threats against ICE

CHEERS AND JEERS: Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

LAWMAKER CHARGED: DOJ cites bodycam footage in charging document for House Dem McIver

Alina Habba (left) and LaMonica McIver (right)

Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba is filing charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver over the Delaney Hall incident earlier in May. (Pool File via AP/Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

'VERY UNITED PARTY': Trump heads to Capitol Hill to push 'big, beautiful bill'

ON THE HILL: Trump faces uphill battle to secure votes for 'big, beautiful bill' before recess

'STEP UP': GOP senator says federal government is ‘going to need to play a big role’ after tornadoes ravage Midwest
 

Across America 

FLASHBACK: Remember when Nikki Haley called for mental competency tests for all politicians 75 or older?

STEEL CURTAIN: Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary

FULLY REIMBURSED: Texas lawmakers seek to get federal reimbursement for Biden-era border control expenses

REPARATIONS NIXED: Maryland's first Black governor blocks reparations bill, disappointing fellow Democrats

ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: More polling problems for this blue state Democratic governor facing re-election next year

CASE DISMISSED: Alina Habba drops federal trespassing charge against Dem mayor, offers ICE facility tour

BANNED: Nebraska becomes first state approved to ban soda purchases with food stamps

Soda

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits, the program colloquially known as food stamps. (Getty Images)

BOTTOMS UP: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tears into Trump while launching gubernatorial bid

TENSIONS FLARE: Tensions flare at school board meeting after trans athlete wins multiple track events

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