‘Terrifying’: Public Health Experts React to Senate’s Confirmation of RFK Jr. to Lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of America's most notorious vaccine skeptics, will run the country's leading health agency.
Senate confirms RFK Jr., Rollins as secretaries of HHS, USDA
WASHINGTON — The US Senate has confirmed Trump cabinet nominees Brooke Rollins as secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Senate Just Confirmed RFK Jr. to Lead HHS. Here's What He Said He Will and Won't Do at the Agency
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, voting to approve one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet choices. Republicans muscled Kennedy through the chamber 52-48 on the strength of their slim majority.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary: Here’s how pharma might be impacted
Vaccine policy, Medicare drug negotiations, and a potential DTC advertising ban will all fall under Kennedy’s purview as HHS Secretary.
US Senate Confirms RFK Jr., to Run HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will lead the nation’s largest health and human services agency after today’s US Senate vote. Many physicians and public health experts opposed the controversial nominee over Kennedy’s history of spreading misinformation about vaccines,
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
Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services
RFK Jr. has gained a following for his questioning of vaccines. He has vowed to take on the food and drug industries and focus on chronic health conditions.
RFK Jr. Cites Problematic Paper In HHS Senate Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate hearings, RFK Jr. Trump's nominee to lead HHS, claimed a paper suggested a link between vaccines and autism. Here's a closer look at that paper.
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 ...
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, passes crucial step toward Senate confirmation
Despite Democrats' calls for another hearing, President Trump's nominee for FBI director will now soon be up for a vote ...