RFK Jr. scores enough votes to advance in bid to lead U.S. health department. What's next?
Former Westchester resident and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming the country's top health official, scoring enough votes from the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, Jan. 4 to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr. as health secretary
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
US health secretary nominee RFK Jr passes crunch Senate vote
US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, squeaked through a crucial vote in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators advanced his nomination to the floor.
Robert Kennedy Jr on track to become Health Secretary
The nomination of Robert F. 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.
Key moments from RFK Jr's senate hearing for health secretary confirmation
Donald Trump's controversial nominee for health secretary fights for support from senators who will ultimately decide whether to give him the job.
Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) to become the USA's top health official when the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
Republican doctor in US Senate clears way for Kennedy to be top US health official
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has a history of bucking political pressure and has expressed wariness over Kennedy's anti-vaccine views.
Kennedy's promises on vaccines secure senior Republican senator's vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, moved closer to securing the top health job on Tuesday after winning a senior Republican senator's backing with pledges to protect existing vaccination programs.
RFK Jr. clears key Senate committee, moving Trump's HHS pick to full Senate
By a 14-13 vote along party lines, the Senate Finance Committee voted to move Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination to the Senate floor.
How RFK Jr. won Cassidy over
After a nail-biting vote from the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming ...
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 ...
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The MAHA era is here. RFK Jr.’s troubles are only beginning
The MAHA era has begun. But to execute his promises on health, RFK Jr. faces tough challenges on vaccines, chronic disease, and big business.
Bill Cassidy’s decision on RFK Jr. could jeopardize his Senate career
One Republican, John Fleming, has already jumped in to challenge Cassidy for the party’s Senate nomination next year. Fleming ...
US: RFK JR & Tulsi Gabbard one step closer to confirmation
The US Senate panels have advanced the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard despite controversy surrounding ...
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 ...
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Got the Votes: RFK Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard in Good Shape
From the outside, it appears that the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel are all headed to ...