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 .

1 day ago · Who was the key swing vote to advance RFK Jr.? The committee voted 14-13 to advance Kennedy — with Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, breaking the tie.

2 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.

2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clears a key hurdle on his way to be Trump's health secretary : Shots - Health News RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.

2 days ago · 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 ...

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 to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, a choice that would add to Trump’s list of provocative...

Oct 30, 2024 · Trump was talking about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former political rival who Trump has increasingly been promising will take a health role in his administration if he’s elected to a second...

Jul 20, 2023 · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the nephew of America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, and the son of his Attorney General Robert F. politics, RFK, Jr. carried on his family’s legacy of public service by devoting himself to environmental causes and children’s welfare. He …