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- 1Trump's FDA Nominee Stumbles on Basic Science Questions at Hearing▼Trump's FDA Nominee Refuses to Answer Basic Questions on Settled Science [WATCH]
President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA faced sharp questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing, refusing to give direct answers on scientifically settled issues such as vaccine safety. Senator Patty Murray circulated footage of the exchange, and the clip has drawn wide attention online, with critics calling the evasiveness alarming for someone who would head the nation's top drug regulator.
- 2Senator Murray Slams Republicans Over Family Funding Stance●Murray Calls Out Republicans’ Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress’ Power of the Purse
Senator Patty Murray publicly criticized Republicans for failing to defend federal funding for families and for not standing up for Congress's constitutional power of the purse. In remarks on the Senate floor, she argued that ceding control over spending undermines Congress's role in government and risks cuts to programs families rely on. The comments come amid ongoing budget fights in Washington, where spending authority has become a flashpoint between the parties.