Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first day before Congress

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It took preparing for back-to-back RFK Jr. confirmation hearings for me to learn that his son Conor once dated Taylor Swift. If you have tips that aren’t 13 years after the fact, send them to [email protected].

RFK Jr. gets his first day before Congress

Heckles, jeers, applause, fiery exchanges, and some comic relief.

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