RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation Live Updates: Betting Odds Suggest Kennedy’s Confirmation Nearly Certain After Clearing Key Vote
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted along party lines to support the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—a key victory for one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, after some GOP lawmakers remained on the fence due to Kennedy’s claims about vaccines.
RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle, Will Get Full Senate Vote Next Week
The Senate voted 52-47 to move forward on RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The final vote with the full Senate will be next week. Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full Senate.
RFK Jr. Clears Committee Vote, Is On Track to Become Health Secretary
Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department advanced Tuesday after a key swing Republican voted for the nominee in the Senate Finance Committee, likely clearing his path to confirmation.
RFK Jr. closes in on HHS Cabinet post after Senate panel vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once seen as a long shot to serve as America’s top health official, is now set to head to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination moves to full Senate after committee vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial hurdle for confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. Here's what happens next in the Senate
What to know about RFK Jr. as he faces Senate confirmation hearings
"Walking back REMS has significantly increased safety risks for women. And so from our perspective, as directed by the administration, we do believe that an RFK HHS has the ability to direct the FDA to review safety," said John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life.
Bill Cassidy faces pressure campaign from both sides ahead of key vote on whether to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a former physician who has spent his career touting the safety of vaccines, will likely determine whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, becomes the country’s next Health and Human Services secretary.
RFK Jr. clears key Senate hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill
How Sen. Bill Cassidy got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr.
Bill Cassidy now expects to have “a great working relationship to make America healthy again” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Louisiana Republican said that and more on the Senate floor after voting to advance Kennedy’s nomination to lead the nation’s health agencies — five days after saying he was conflicted about Kennedy and grilled the nominee about his earlier assertions that widely accepted vaccines are unsafe.
RFK Jr. passes key HHS confirmation hurdle with Senate panel vote
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Health and Human Services faced tough questioning in hearings about vaccines, abortion and other major health-care issues.
Senate committee votes along party lines to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination as health secretary
In a starkly partisan vote, the Republican-controlled Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s nomination 14-13, sending his bid to oversee the $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services agency for a full vote on the Senate floor.
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RFK Jr. disavows fundraising email that praised HHS freeze, two days after claiming his campaign doesn’t exist
RFK Jr. incorrectly told senators that his presidential campaign no longer existed, before walking back those remarks.
Is RFK Jr. a Democrat or Republican?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy and the son of former Attorney General and Sen.
Pence group launches anti-RFK Jr. ad using Trump’s words: ‘Democrat plant’
Advancing American Freedom is launching a six-figure ad buy on Fox News starting Tuesday morning attacking Kennedy, nominated ...
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RFK Jr. campaign uses HHS freeze as a fundraising tool
RFK Jr.'s campaign, seeking contributions, portrays the communications pause at health agencies as safeguarding "health ...
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Some MAGA loyalists wary of RFK Jr.'s closest adviser
President Trump and many Republicans are steadfastly defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump's pick to lead Health and Human ...
Top influencers in the Make America Healthy Again movement under RFK Jr.
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the MAHA movement aims to improve nutrition in America, eliminate toxins, preserve natural ...
Graham says RFK Jr. ‘will implement a pro-life agenda’ as HHS secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he’s confident Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the ...