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 .

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has struggled answer questions at his Senate confirmation hearing about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans. If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of ...

4 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.

4 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his ...

3 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday in a high-stakes, high-profile hearing that will help determine whether he becomes the nation’s health secretary.

4 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.

3 days ago · 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 ...

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 29, 2024 · In September 1983, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fell ill on a flight to Rapid City, S.D. The pilot radioed ahead for medics. By dint of his famous name, Mr. Kennedy, then 29 and fresh out of law...

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 …