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 · The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial ...

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Service by associate Justice of the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Feb. 13, 2025.

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., right, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, talks with Committee Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., following his testimony during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in ...

1 day ago · Senate Confirms Kennedy, a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary. The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where ...

1 day ago · The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency. Kennedy was confirmed as ...

2 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step away from being in charge of the nation's health. The Senate Finance Committee voted Feb. 4 to advance Kennedy, who has faced intense scrutiny over his past anti ...

1 day ago · WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and he was then sworn in as President Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 ...

3 days ago · 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.