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 · In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled Wednesday to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect ...

3 days ago · Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard this week 03:32. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial pick to head the federal Department of Health and ...

2 days ago · Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

2 days ago · WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pledged to “make America healthy again” as President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services, faced aggressive questions Wednesday from ...

2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation h earing on January 29, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images Kennedy pledged to prioritize ...

2 days ago · Under rigorous questioning from senators Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out his vision to lead the Department of Health and Human Services while backtracking on his past statements in ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now has a confirmation hearing scheduled in the Senate, but his nomination for health and human services secretary remains on shaky ground. By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Jan. 23, 2025

Jan 21, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health and human services secretary has stalled as Senate Democrats and Republicans take issue with his views.

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.