1 day 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.

1 day ago · 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 for a confirmation vote. Updated February 4, 2025 at 4:07 p.m ...

Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK 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 .

Jan 29, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs. Kennedy had faced a well-funded opposition campaign from Republicans and ...

Jan 29, 2025 · WASHINGTON - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions Wednesday about his opposition to vaccines, position on abortion and junk food as senators weigh his nomination to lead the U.S. Department ...

6 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of calling attention to overlooked public-health problems, whether it’s autism, river pollution, food additives or the toll of Covid school closures.

6 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (born January 17, 1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American environmental lawyer, member of the prominent Kennedy political family, and activist who became a leading figure among vaccine skeptics.

Jul 20, 2023 · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the nephew of America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, and the son of his Attorney General Robert F. politics, RFK, Jr. carried on his family’s legacy of public service by devoting himself to environmental causes and children’s welfare. He …

Jan 29, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first Senate confirmation hearing — the most important one — is now in the books. The nominee to be America’s top health official struggled to answer questions ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, at a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington ...