Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr
The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on abortion and vaccines during confirmation hearings
Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, signaling that President Donald Trump’s pick will have to win over uncertain Republicans in order to secure the job.
RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation: Republican Senator Votes For Kennedy Last Minute—But Refutes Vaccine Claims
Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—a key victory for one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, after some GOP lawmakers remained on-the-fence due to Kennedy’s claims about vaccines.
Republican critics eye key GOP senator’s vote on RFK Jr.: ‘We’re watching’
Sen. Bill Cassidy's concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary have conservative critics and his GOP challenger awaiting his next move.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces the First Key Vote in His Health Secretary Confirmation Test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.
Sen. Cassidy defends supporting RFK Jr. for HHS
Chairman of the Senate Health Committee Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) defended his Feb. 4 vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services.
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.
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.
Key GOP senator explains why he’s supporting RFK Jr.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) spoke on the Senate floor to explain his vote in favor of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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.
After ‘intense’ push, Kennedy’s main Republican holdout got to yes. It’s a repeated pattern with Trump nominees.
Senator Bill Cassidy had publicly struggled with supporting Kennedy and found himself justifying his decision to provide the ...
Is RFK Jr. a Democrat or Republican?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy and the son of former Attorney General and Sen.
Who Is Bill Cassidy, the Republican Whose Support Is Crucial for Kennedy?
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican doctor, had deep misgivings about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, ...
Senate panel backs Kennedy's nomination as health secretary
A key Senate committee supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human ...