Vermont Senator Peter Welch is among lawmakers urging the Trump administration not to roll back efforts that make medications less expensive.

Vermont Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, along with New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan, were among lawmakers Wednesday from both parties grilling Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary.

Kennedy appeared on Wednesday and Thursday in front of the Senate’s finance and health committees, giving independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat, a chance to weigh in.

Peter Welch is among lawmakers urging the Trump ... Before leaving office, Joe Biden announced 15 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. They include medications for diabetes, cancer ...

Kennedy Jr. on Thursday struggled to answer questions about Medicare, refused to rule out a debunked link between autism and vaccines, and said he would entertain conspiracy theories about the Sept. 11,

Lawmakers are set to grill Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, three of Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees.

Three of Trump’s most controversial nominees will testify before the Senate in what could be a make-or-break moment for his administration picks.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced about 3.5 hours of questioning on topics including his past comments on vaccines and abortion during the first of his two confirmation hearings.

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana quietly conducted a revealing cross-examination of Kennedy on Wednesday, ahead of the hearing on Thursday that he will lead. He could be a key vote to watch.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, repeatedly confused Medicare and Medicaid. He also tried to convince senators he was not against vaccines, despite past statements.

A federal freeze on grants and loans could impact critical resources for flood recovery, food security, child care and affordable housing.According to Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint cutting federal grants could be a major blow to Vermont for everything from food pantries to community health centers.

Democrats responded to Donald Trump's repeal of Biden executive orders aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and improving health care access.