Black Marylanders to Watch 2025: Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland U.S. senator
Angela Alsobrooks became Maryland’s first Black U.S. Senator in Jan. 2025 after holding elected office for 14 years in Prince George’s County.
‘So dangerous’: Senator Angela Alsobrooks scolds RFK Jr. on claims about vaccines and Black people
The Maryland senator confronted Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his false medical claims during his confirmation hearing to be secretary
RFK Jr. Called Out for Saying Black People Should Have Different Vaccine Protocol than White People: 'So Dangerous'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was called out by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks during the second day of his Senate confirmation hearing this week over 'dangerous' past claims he made about race and vaccine schedules
US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks questions RFK Jr. about controversial vaccine statements, federal workers in Maryland
In a series of aggressive, rapid-fire questions to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his plans to replace career scientists at the Maryland-based National Institutes for Health and reform the country’s biggest health agency at large,
Senator Alsobrooks Rebukes Kennedy for Comments on Vaccine Doses for Black People
I will be voting against your nomination because your views are dangerous to our state and to our country,” the Maryland Democrat said before yielding her time.
Senator calls RFK Jr.'s position on race and vaccines dangerous
In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks Calls Out RFK's Views On Black People & Vaccines
Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks didn't hold back on questioning Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his claims that Black Americans have a better immune system than white people.
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his history of claiming Black Americans have a better immune
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Alsobrooks: White House ‘buyout’ of federal workers could hurt millions of seniors who rely on Social Security
Presidents plan to offer federal workers a buyout could lead to staffing shortages and reduced benefits for seniors. Critics ...
Sen. Alsobrooks slams federal workforce reduction as a 'witch hunt'
WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks is voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s latest initiative ...
Angela Alsobrooks endorses Calvin Hawkins in county executive race
The endorsement comes as a boost for Hawkins in a competitive race packed with well-known political names in Prince George’s.
RFK Jr. Asked How He Will Decide Who Are The Bad Scientists: "The Ones Who Are Corrupt"
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) questions Robert F. Kennedy, President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary. SEN. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS (D-MD): In your opinion, what makes a scientist or ...
Maryland Democrats call for end to ‘baffling restrictions’ impacting medical research at Bethesda-based NIH
The abrupt pause in hiring, public communications, meetings and training workshops for some scientists at the Maryland-based ...
"Could be disastrous": Democrats sound alarm over Trump's NIH suspending scientific research grants
In a letter, three Maryland Democrats said they had "grave concerns" that Trump's move would do lasting damage ...