Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials R. F. K. 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 .

5 hours ago · RFK Jr. is one step closer to becoming the nation's top health official after a Feb. 6 vote in the full Senate. Fifty-two senators, all Republicans, voted to advance Kennedy, who is seeking to ...

3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation’s top health official when the senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

3 days ago · Washington — 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 ...

3 days ago · RFK Jr. passed a key Senate committee vote after a holdout GOP lawmaker, Sen. Bill Cassidy, backed him. Subscribe To Newsletters. BETA. THIS IS A BETA EXPERIENCE. OPT-OUT HERE. Breaking.

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.

Jan 30, 2025 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John F. Kennedy's nephew, was nominated as HHS Secretary in Trump's Cabinet. Kennedy has espoused baseless, controversial views related to vaccines and public health.

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...

Nov 15, 2024 · Robert F Kennedy Jr has been nominated to be the next US health secretary, but some of his views are not backed by science.

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 …