Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist. He is the nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President Donald Trump 's second cabinet .

3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote. Republicans voted together to advance his nomination, while Democrats all opposed.

3 days ago · The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to send Robert F. Kennedy's nomination as HHS secretary to the full Senate. The full Senate vote is expected to take place later this week or next.

Jan 29, 2025 · In his first confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, insists he is “not anti-vaccine” but asks “uncomfortable questions.”

3 days ago · Senate committee votes to advance RFK Jr. nomination for HHS secretary 01:20. Washington — The Senate Finance Committee advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination Tuesday, moving forward with ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (born January 17, 1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American environmental lawyer, member of the prominent Kennedy political family, and activist who became a leading figure among vaccine skeptics.

Nov 15, 2024 · Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next US health secretary, a post that oversees everything from medical research to food safety and public welfare...

Jan 29, 2025 · Kennedy’s Fate Rests in Hands of a Small Group of Republicans. To be confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can afford to lose no more than three Republican votes if all Democrats ...

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced author, lawyer, and 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee for secretary of health and human services on November 14, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation.

Jul 20, 2023 · Born to a political family, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the nephew of America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, and the son of his Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Both of them lost their lives to the assassin’s bullet: JFK in 1963, and RFK, Sr. in the midst of his 1968 Presidential campaign. Rather than immediately enter politics, RFK ...