Thursday's vote puts the vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country.

Trump backed Cornyn’s 2020 reelection bid. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the secretary of Health and Human Services ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he supports Pepfar, the program that supplies antiviral AIDS treatments to Africa, after Sen. John Cornyn (R., Texas) asked, saying that U.S. adversaries could step in ...

It's hard to imagine a greater betrayal of his uncle's legacy than remaining silent as Trump, his boss, tears apart the ...

RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.

Democrats unanimously opposed Kennedy. FILE - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a meeting with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott ...

(AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) FILE - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a meeting with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite ...