RFK Jr. scores enough votes to advance in bid to lead U.S. health department. What's next?
Former Westchester resident and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming the country's top health official, scoring enough votes from the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, Jan. 4 to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate Finance committee voted along party lines, 14-13, to favorably report his nomination to the full Senate. A vote to confirm him likely will happen in the coming days or perhaps next week.
Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary
The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Kennedy’s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full chamber.
RFK Jr. closes in on HHS cabinet post after Senate panel vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once seen as a longshot to serve as America’s top health official, is now set to head to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote.
RFK Jr. clears key Senate committee, moving Trump's HHS pick to full Senate
By a 14-13 vote along party lines, the Senate Finance Committee voted to move Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination to the Senate floor.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS Secretary Nomination Advances to Floor Vote
After months of uncertainty, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a major step toward confirmation as the next HHS secretary after the Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination.
Statement from Frontline Docs on Today's Vote to Move RFK JR. Nomination to Full Senate Vote
President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Varon, released the following statement today on the Senate Finance Committee vote that recommends RFK Jr. to a full vote of the Senate. "Americans demand a frank conversation about the state of our government healthcare agencies,
How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr. as health secretary
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth
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Cannabis stocks climb on RFK Jr. committee vote and Senate banking hearing
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DC Council unanimously approves lease for RFK Stadium site
The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously voted to approve the transfer of the former RFK Stadium site to its ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS secretary nomination moves to full Senate after committee vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial hurdle for confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. Here's what happens ...
Legal experts say RFK Jr.'s move to give financial interest in vaccine lawsuits to family is 'not unusual'
Amid scrutiny over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to divest his financial stake in vaccine lawsuits to his family, legal ...
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RFK junior and Tulsi Gabbard should sail through a cowed Senate
T WO OF Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet choices appear headed for confirmation after winning critical Senate ...
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Lee County Commissioners to discuss removing fluoride from water as RFK Jr. voices concerns
Lee County commissioners are set to discuss the future of fluoride in the county's drinking water during their meeting on Tuesday.