3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote. Republicans voted together to advance his nomination, while Democrats all opposed.

Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials R. F. K. Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist.He is the nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President Donald Trump's second cabinet.. A member of the Kennedy family, he is a son of U.S. …

3 days ago · The 7 big topics RFK Jr. addressed during a fiery confirmation hearing. RFK Jr. has made sweeping promises to focus HHS on addressing rising rates of chronic disease by reorienting scientific ...

3 days ago · The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to send Robert F. Kennedy's nomination as HHS secretary to the full Senate. The full Senate vote is expected to take place later this week or next.

3 days ago · RFK Jr. closes in on HHS cabinet post after Senate panel vote. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once seen as a longshot to serve as America’s top health official, is now set to head to the Senate floor ...

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services narrowly cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday when the Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to recommend his confirmation.. Why it matters: The success of Kennedy's nomination has been far from assured, especially after Kennedy flubbed basics on Medicare and Medicaid, …

Nov 14, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump ‘s plan to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Health and Human Services Department will put a prominent vaccine skeptic at the helm of the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus.. A scion of a famous Democratic dynasty, Kennedy made a name in his own right as an environmental attorney who successfully took on large …

Jan 18, 2024 · Elections. RFK Jr. sees an opening as more Black voters sour on Biden The independent presidential hopeful spent MLK weekend crisscrossing Atlanta as he courted Black voters.

Aug 20, 2024 · ATLANTA (AP) — Challengers seeking to throw Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off Georgia’s November ballot told a judge on Monday that the independent presidential candidate must be disqualified because the New York address he used on …

Jul 6, 2023 · FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2019 file photo, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends the 2019 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York.