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.

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Trump to join 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.
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RFK Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary

Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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, ...
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As HHS secretary, DOGE and Trump may pose biggest hurdles for RFK Jr.

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