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.

5 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

4 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his confirmation hearing on January 29, 2025.

5 days ago · Follow updates and news coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. Stay up to date with real-time developments on key moments and outcomes for Trump’s nominee for health secretary.

6 days ago · As confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr. nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, many are focused on domestic agenda. The agency has a vast global scope as well.

Nov 14, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department will put a prominent vaccine skeptic at the helm of the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus.

Sep 19, 2024 · A federal law enforcement agency confirmed it’s opened an investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he allegedly cut off the head of a dead whale and took it home two decades ago.

Mar 26, 2024 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, is an attorney, environmental and anti-vaccine activist, and...

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.

1 day ago · The committee's chairman announced that the vote on RFK Jr.'s nomination to be secretary of health and human services is set for Tuesday.