For the first time in modern American history, a skeptic of medical research could be responsible for safeguarding public health.

Senate Democrats on Wednesday grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President’s Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, during a contentious confirmation hearing, hitting the former

With most Democrats expected to vote against him, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid for health secretary will come down whether he can win over skeptics in President Trump’s party.

The longtime liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate.

If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health

Washington – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe ... He made a long-shot bid for the presidency last year, following uncles John, who won the White House in 1960, and Edward ...

HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will answer questions today from Republicans Susan Collins of Maine, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, all members of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Nicole Shanahan, a billionaire Silicon Valley lawyer, was previously Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s famous name ... Another Democratic senator may also be in play: John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who met with Kennedy and has said he’s open to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s famous name ... Another Democratic senator may also be in play: John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who met with Kennedy and has said he’s open to ...