Capitol agenda: Johnson falls behind in budget race, Gabbard and RFK Jr. coming up

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Capitol agenda: Johnson's budget dare, RFK Jr. confirmation vote

Politico - 4h
Capitol agenda: Budget resolutions moving, DOGE hearing

Politico - 1d
Capitol agenda: Johnson's new budget plan, Dems' shutdown dilemma

Politico - 2d
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 - 22h
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 - 23h
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. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.
CNBC - 5d

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 - 10m
Live updates: Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS, moves Patel's FBI nomination forward

Embattled nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received the Senate's support Thursday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, capping a twisting journey to become the nation's next secretary. ...
The Hill - 16m
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter

Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly 100,000 ...
The Hill - 22m
Harvard’s new antisemitism policy hurts Jews, helps Trump

Harvard has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism, which could be used to silence students and professors who criticize Israeli policies or ...
The Hill - 23m
Hegseth: 'No betrayal' in US position on Russia, Ukraine

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there’s “no betrayal” in the U.S. position on ending the war in Ukraine, as the Trump administration pushes for negotiations between Russia and the neighboring ...
The Hill - 25m