Live updates: Trump signing Laken Riley Act; RFK Jr. hearings

During his second week in office, Trump has brought about more sweeping changes, including an attempt to pause some federal funding and buy out some federal workers. 

Here’s the latest:

Protesters interrupt RFK Jr. hearing

10:40 a.m. ET – At least two protesters have interrupted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings Wednesday. 

A single protester jumped to her feet and yelled “he lies” when he claimed he’s not “anti-vaccine.”

Another held a sign that said, “Vaccines save lives.”

In his opening statement, Kennedy rejected the ‘anti-vaccine’ label, telling senators he’s not anti-vaccine but has asked “uncomfortable questions.”

While Kennedy has called vaccines unsafe, in his opening remarks he said all of his children are vaccinated.

“I believe that vaccines play a critical role in health care,” Kennedy told the committee.

RFK Jr. confirmation hearing begins

10 a.m. ET – Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s first confirmation hearing begins before the Senate Finance Committee and the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.

Read more here. 

Trump to sign Laken Riley Act

President Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law Wednesday as his administration’s first piece of legislation. 

It mandates the detention and potential deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft and violent crimes before they have actually been convicted. The Laken Riley Act was named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed in 2024 while out for a run by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.

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