Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before Congress for the first time in over six months, starting with House committees on Thursday. He is expected to face intense questioning about his controversial vaccine policies and other hot-button issues. The hearings come as the White House attempts to rein in his agenda and pivot away from controversies.
Kennedy's political influence appears diminished compared to his last appearance before the Senate Finance Committee in September. The Trump administration is now trying to emphasize different priorities, such as lowering drug prices, while Democrats and some Republicans prepare to challenge his recent actions.