In Labor, Nominee's Hearing Postponed Amid Scrutiny

Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, went into labor, prompting the Senate HELP Committee to postpone her 11 a.m. ET Thursday hearing. Democrats planned tough questioning over her co-founded wellness company and supplement promotions, despite her pledge to divest from Levels Health and halt endorsements. Sens. Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren warned of potential conflicts; Means was described as defensive in a staff meeting, a characterization HHS disputed. Republicans Bill Cassidy and Tommy Tuberville voiced support, while Democrat John Hickenlooper praised their meeting; Warren won’t attend the hearing.

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