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 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the nation’s top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee’s deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.

2 days ago · WASHINGTON - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions Wednesday about his opposition to vaccines, position on abortion and junk food as senators weigh his nomination to lead the U.S. Department ...

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 ...

2 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.

2 days ago · President Donald Trump's pick for US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, was questioned by senators at his first confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The post of health secretary is a key federal ...

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 ...

3 days ago · RFK Jr. going before Senate for confirmation hearing 03:40. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's controversial pick to head the federal Department of Health and Human Services, will appear ...

Nov 15, 2024 · Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next US health secretary, a post that oversees everything from medical research to food safety and public welfare...

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 picks...