RFK Jr. clears Senate committee, heads to confirmation vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a key hurdle in his bid to become secretary of Health and Human Services when the Finance Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to recommend his confirmation to the Senate.
WATCH LIVE: Senate Finance Committee votes on RFK Jr. HHS confirmation
The Senate Finance Committee is voting on whether or not to move forward with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation.
RFK Jr. faces critical vote by Senate committee with confirmation in doubt
The Senate Finance Committee will vote Tuesday whether to reject Robert F. Kennedy's nomination as HHS secretary or send it to the full Senate.
What to know about RFK Jr. as he faces Senate confirmation hearings
"Walking back REMS has significantly increased safety risks for women. And so from our perspective, as directed by the administration, we do believe that an RFK HHS has the ability to direct the FDA to review safety," said John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life.
RFK Jr., Gabbard will advance to full Senate for confirmation votes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on track Tuesday to become the nation’s health secretary. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence also cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday.
Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a key hurdle Tuesday after a Senate panel voted to advance his nomination to be health and human services secretary to the full chamber.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Health and Human Services Department, faces his second confirmation hearing Thursday. Follow here for live updates.
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