If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

Mr. Kennedy, the scion of a Democratic dynasty and a prominent vaccine skeptic, faces questions from lawmakers as he seeks a job with vast authority over the lives of Americans.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies in confirmation hearings before the Senate’s Finance Committee on Wednesday, and will appear Thursday before the health committee.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply.

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Caroline Kennedy warns senators about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination, questioning his ethics and views on vaccines.