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 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.
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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.
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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.
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RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary in 52-48 Senate vote

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.
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US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary

Kennedy will now oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.
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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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Sen. Bill Cassidy sided with Trump on RFK Jr., but he still faces a tough primary race

Sen. Bill Cassidy publicly struggled with whether to back Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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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.’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.
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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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Capitol agenda: Johnson's budget dare, RFK Jr. confirmation vote

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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 F
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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.
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Sen. Bill Cassidy sided with Trump on RFK Jr., but he still faces a tough primary race

Sen. Bill Cassidy publicly struggled with whether to back Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
CBS News - 4h
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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Murkowski backs Kennedy for HHS secretary despite 'concerns'

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced she will support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) despite having “concerns” about his views on vaccines ...
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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 ...
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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
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans

Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, data showed.
ABC 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
Trump signs tariffs on steel and aluminum amid new legal hurdles

With the stroke of his pen, President Donald Trump raises tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries alike, imposing new duties on steel and aluminum imports. The move would benefit American producers, ...
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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for top intelligence official, clears key Senate hurdle

The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence.
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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 ...
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Ex-Treasury secretaries express worries over DOGE payment systems

Former Treasury Secretaries penned an op-ed Monday expressing their concerns that officials at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the federal payment systems. ...
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Capitol agenda: Johnson falls behind in budget race, Gabbard and RFK Jr. coming up

Politico - 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 ...
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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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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 -- ...
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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
Elon Musk's DOGE staffers don't have access to U.S. nuclear secrets, Energy secretary says

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said three DOGE staffers are working at the department.
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