{
  "id": 4038616,
  "title": "\"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate\": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/rfk-jr-has-lied-to-the-senate-lawmakers-call-for-criminal-probe-ouster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T21:17:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica Health",
    "slug": "ars-technica-health",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/rfk-jr-has-lied-to-the-senate-lawmakers-call-for-criminal-probe-ouster/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senators are demanding Robert F. Kennedy resign from his Health Secretary role or face a possible criminal probe following the release of documents alleging he lied during his 2022 confirmation hearings. Senator Edward J. Markey, in a statement, accused Kennedy of repeatedly lying to both the Senate and the American public, putting children's health at risk in pursuit of his anti-vaccine crusade. Senator Ron Wyden tweeted that the documents prove RFK lied under oath during his confirmation hearing—a criminal act, according to him. He called for the US Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation. Wyden further asserted that RFK's policies are built on falsehoods and schemes that result in the deaths of children. According to the senators, lying to Congress carries serious consequences.",
  "summary": "RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert F. Kennedy faces calls for resignation from senators over alleged lies.",
    "Documents claim Kennedy lied during 2022 confirmation hearings.",
    "Senators demand criminal probe and DOJ investigation into RFK's policies."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "\"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate\": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/rfk-jr-has-lied-to-the-senate-lawmakers-call-for-criminal-probe-ouster-4055598",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:17:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}