Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as President Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday, capping a contentious fight over his skepticism on vaccines that had divided Republicans.

If he is confirmed as Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, RFK Jr. would not be able to unilaterally ban vaccines, vaccine law experts said.

Update: Robert F. Kennedy was confirmed as the Secretary of HHS on Thursday, Feb. 13. Read more here. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step away from being in charge of the nation's health.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions before a House committee on Wednesday, saying, "I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me." 2 months ago ...

The Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr as secretary of HHS, setting up the vaccine skeptic to carry out major changes in pursuit of his Make America Healthy Again agenda.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services secretary. Why It Matters. President Trump's decision to appoint ...

If he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would not be able to unilaterally ban vaccines, vaccine law experts told PolitiFact.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now on a short list being floated by some Trump allies to serve as the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services, multiple people close to the president ...

WASHINGTON—The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday, putting a longtime critic of vaccines and the medical establishment in charge of the ...

If he is confirmed as Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, RFK Jr. would not be able to unilaterally ban vaccines, ...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich. (Carlos Osorio / AP) ...