RFK Jr nomination to serve as Trump's Health secretary clears key hurdle in Senate
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial nomination to serve as Health and Human Services secretary in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, sending him on a path to final confirmation.
Michigan senator bashes RFK Jr., Trump's pick for nation's health chief
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serving as the top U.S. health official, calling his lack of experience "extremely alarming."
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RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Advances Nomination—All GOP Senators Vote ‘Yes’
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Wednesday to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—inching one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks closer to confirmation after he won over some skeptical senators wary of his vaccine views.
Sen. Welch: Republicans That Vote To Confirm RFK Jr., Gabbard Have To Stand The "Test Of Trump"
Sen. Peter Welch defends his opposition to confirming President Trump's picks for Director of National Intelligence and Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Senate tees up final vote on RFK Jr. to lead HHS
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a key step that puts him on the precipice of confirmation later this week.
HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clears final hurdle before Senate confirmation vote
The Senate voted 53-47 to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination, following public statements of support from some GOP senators who had been on the fence about President
RFK Jr. poised to be next HHS secretary after clearing key Senate panel vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with a confirmation vote likely on Thursday morning.
RFK Jr. vote will come before the weekend, and several key Republicans are shifting their views
All Republican senators but Mitch McConnell voted to advance RFK Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination to final confirmation vote, set to happen before the weekend.
RFK Jr.'s once-wobbly health chief nomination advances in Senate
The Senate paved the way for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, voting 53-47 along party lines to advance his nomination. Why it matters: Kennedy now has a clear path to confirmation later this week,
RFK Jr. on glidepath to become HHS secretary after clearing first Senate vote
The Senate voted Wednesday to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary, teeing him up for confirmation Thursday morning. The GOP-controlled chamber voted along party lines,
RFK Jr. wants to pause infectious disease research. Trump just gave him a head start.
The Trump administration has created an existential crisis for several government agencies and departments — few more ...
How RFK Jr., once a long shot, arrived at the precipice of Trump’s Cabinet
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. forged an alliance last year with then-candidate Donald Trump and then benefited from the GOP Senate’s ...
How the Make America Healthy Again movement swung from RFK Jr. to Trump
Calley Means says it was the day Donald Trump was almost assassinated last summer that made everything crystalize for Robert ...
RFK Jr. taps former border patrol agent as senior adviser
Chris Clem could help Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who will have a role in immigration policy as health secretary, manage deportations.
Trump Gifts RFK Jr.’s Daughter-in-Law Secretive White House Intelligence Job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, has earned a seat in President Donald Trump’s Intelligence ...
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How RFK Jr. could revive a dormant task force to scrutinize vaccine safety
As health secretary, Kennedy could revive a defunct task force to scrutinize the safety of shots given to babies and kids.
Does RFK Jr. Even Lift, Bro?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears poised to be confirmed in the coming days as the nation’s top health official. Kennedy has many ...
Patty Murray: RFK Jr. meeting was most troubling she’s had in 32 years
"He threw out so many nonsense, nonsensical questions and statements that it was head-spinning," the senator said of Donald ...