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 .

1 day ago · Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told CNN on Monday she intends to support the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—news that comes ahead of the expected Senate ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being in charge of the nation's health. By one vote, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Kennedy, who has faced intense scrutiny over his...

Feb 4, 2025 · 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.

Feb 4, 2025 · All of the Kennedy family members who have held elected office, including John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, have done so as Democrats. RFK Jr. has called the party "corrupt" and ran for ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a key hurdle Tuesday after a Senate panel voted to advance his nomination to be health and human services secretary to the full chamber. In a 14-13 vote along party ...

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. (November 25, 1960 – July 16, 1999), often referred to as John-John or JFK Jr., was an American socialite, attorney, magazine publisher, and journalist. He was a son of 35th United States president John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Feb 4, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate Finance committee voted along party lines, 14-13, to...

John F. Kennedy, Jr. was an American publisher, lawyer, and member of the prominent Kennedy political family who was the son of U.S. Pres. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline (née Bouvier) Kennedy (later Onassis).

Jan 30, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled Wednesday to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid,...