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 · Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told CNN on Monday she intends to support the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—news that comes ahead of the expected Senate ...

Feb 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor who says Kennedy has assured him he would not topple the nation’s childhood vaccination program. In a starkly partisan vote, the …

Feb 5, 2025 · Former Westchester resident and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming the country's top health official, scoring enough votes from the Senate Finance ...

Feb 4, 2025 · 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. In a 14-13 vote along party ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to being in charge of the nation's health. By one vote, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Kennedy, who has faced intense scrutiny over his...

Jan 30, 2025 · The controversial politician and environmental lawyer, who is one of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy’s 11 children, grew up in the spotlight as a member of the Kennedy family. But when...

Jan 30, 2025 · A young Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Barbara Alper/Getty Images In March 1982, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, whom JFK had previously appointed to lead the famous Southern District of New ...

Jul 20, 2023 · Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the nephew of America’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy, and the son of his Attorney General Robert F. politics, RFK, Jr. carried on his family’s legacy of public service by devoting himself to environmental causes and children’s welfare. He …

Jan 31, 2025 · 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.