RFK Jr.'s Nomination Advances After JD Vance Gets Involved
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved one step closer to serving as the secretary of Health and Human Services on Tuesday. On a 14-13 party-line vote, the Senate Finance Committee forwarded Kennedy’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full Senate.
Vance warns Republican senators about voting against RFK Jr and Gabbard
Vice President JD Vance advised Senate Republicans against voting “no” on the confirmations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. In an X post on Wednesday, Vance gave a
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
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 favorably report his nomination to the full Senate. A vote to confirm him likely will happen in the coming days or perhaps next week.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
Susan Collins says she will vote 'yes' on RFK Jr. for health secretary
The Republican senator from Maine says she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
FACT CHECK: No, The Senate Has Not Yet Confirmed RFK Jr As HHS Secretary As Of Feb. 7
A post shared on Facebook claims the U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verdict: False According to NBC News, the Senate Finance Committee has voted to advance Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation Live Updates: Sen. Susan Collins Says She’ll Support Kennedy
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-wide vote to confirm one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks after some GOP lawmakers remained on the fence.
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VP Vance delivers blunt message to Senate GOP on cabinet confirmations
Vice President J.D. Vance ivered a message to Senate Republicans about the looming confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “The president has […] ...
How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to ‘yes’ on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard
Floor votes are expected this week on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in line to be the nation’s health secretary, and Tulsi Gabbard, ...
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RFK Jr. faces tough questions on vaccine, abortion stance in confirmation hearing
Sources say Vice President JD Vance has been calling senators on his behalf. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of the ... Jan. 9, 2025. J. Scott Applewhite/AP In private meetings with senators, ...
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How 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 ... Cassidy said he’d decided to cast the deciding ...
'Struggling with your nomination': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr., Gabbard, Patel hearings
Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are among Trump's more controversial nominees, and faced tough questions ...
Gabbard, RFK Jr. pass committee hurdles in win for Trump
Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday cleared crucial hurdles toward winning Senate confirmation, handing ...