Robert F Kennedy Jr testifies to Congress over healthcare agenda and budget requests – US politics live

Health secretary faces questions in packed House Ways and Means committee hearing Sign up for the Breaking News US email Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Dan Caine says the US military remains ready to re-engage in combat “at literally a moment’s notice”. He says the blockade covers Iran’s ports and coastlines and applies to all ships, regardless of which flag they are sailing under. Continue reading...

Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) · Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:09 AM
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Robert F Kennedy Jr testifies to Congress over healthcare agenda and budget requests – US politics live

Health secretary faces questions in packed House Ways and Means committee hearing

Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Dan Caine says the US military remains ready to re-engage in combat “at literally a moment’s notice”.

He says the blockade covers Iran’s ports and coastlines and applies to all ships, regardless of which flag they are sailing under.

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