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RFK Jr. sworn in as nation's Health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s top health official Thursday in the Oval Office, completing an improbable arc for the anti-vaccine activist and one-time Democratic presidential ...The Hill - 1h -
Senate Confirms RFK Jr., a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary
The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.The New York Times - 1h -
US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.BBC News - 2h -
RFK Jr. confirmed and sworn in as HHS secretary
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.CBS News - 3h -
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary
Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines.Inc. - 6h -
RFK Jr.’s plans could make Musk’s look small
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary on a mostly party-line vote Thursday.Politico - 8h -
RFK Jr. poised to become HHS secretary after clearing key hurdle
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services after his nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - 11h -
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the confirmation of Robert FABC News - 18h -
Behind R.F.K. Jr.’s Vow to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited a disputed study from a close network of fellow vaccine skeptics during his confirmation hearings. His critics say it is part of a pattern that raises concerns about ...The New York Times - 1d -
Senate advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation.CBS News - 1d -
Watch: RFK Jr. sworn in to lead HHS under Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn Thursday afternoon as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during a ceremony at the White House. Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate to lead ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.ABC News - 3h -
3 things to watch for as RFK Jr. takes the helm as health secretary
Kennedy will set up a 'MAHA' commission to address chronic disease.ABC News - 3h -
McConnell on RFK Jr.: 'I will not condone the relitigation of proven cures'
Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with the Kentucky Republican saying his childhood bout with polio heavily influenced his decision to vote ...The Hill - 5h -
12:30 Report — Trump gets his team as RFK Jr. confirmed
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. The third season of “The White Lotus” premieres on HBO Max this weekend!! 🎉In this edition: The Senate confirms RFK Jr. Elon Musk’s federal layoffs begin. ...The Hill - 6h -
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture as the chamber kept up its intense pace to confirm President Trump's choices to head his ...The Hill - 6h -
As HHS secretary, DOGE and Trump may pose biggest hurdles for RFK Jr.
Now that he’s got the job, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may struggle to navigate his new position as secretary of Health and Human Services as the agency contends with potential job cuts.NBC News - 7h -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will likely be sworn in Thursday afternoon as the new secretary of Health and Human Services after being confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 7h -
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency.NBC News - 7h -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly ...The Hill - 7h -
Confirmation hearing underway for Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is before the Senate on Thursday for her confirmation hearing to be secretary of education. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman reports on the hearing and ...CBS News - 7h -
Watch live: Senate votes on RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Senators will take to the floor Thursday morning to vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy’s confirmation would put the ...The Hill - 8h -
Senate voting on RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary
RFK Jr. faced weeks of questions regarding the longtime anti-vaccine activist's ability to be confirmed to the nation's top health care post.CBS News - 8h -
Linda McMahon Faces Confirmation Hearing for Education Secretary
The former wrestling executive will speak about her priorities for the Department of Education. But she will also likely be questioned on White House discussions to close it.The New York Times - 8h -
RFK Jr. on track for confirmation as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to have cinched the votes he needs to be confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 10h -
Senate advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation.CBS News - 1d -
Senate tees up final vote on RFK Jr. to lead HHS
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a key step that puts him on the precipice ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Votes to Advance RFK Jr's Health Secretary Nomination
The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.The New York Times - 1d -
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post
The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 1d -
RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs
President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.The Hill - 2d -
Senate to vote on Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation for intelligence chief
The Senate advanced Gabbard's nomination in a party-line procedural vote Monday night, teeing up a vote on final passage.CBS News - 2d -
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation
The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Confirmation votes expected this week for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr.
Republicans are racing to shore up support for Trump Cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard with confirmation votes expected for them this week. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 3d -
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd ...ABC News - 4d -
Here's What RFK Jr. Can and Can't Do if Confirmed as HHS Chief
This is a MedPage Today story. President Trump said he would take health agencies in a new direction on the campaign trail and has chosen some controversial nominees to help him achieve his goal, ...ABC News - 4d -
RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote
This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to protect medicine and science -- ...ABC News - 4d -
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director
Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.The New York Times - 6d