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 .

1 day ago · WASHINGTON - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions Wednesday about his opposition to vaccines, position on abortion and junk food as senators weigh his nomination to lead the U.S. Department ...

11 hours ago · In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled Wednesday to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect ...

1 day ago · Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

2 days ago · President Donald Trump's pick for US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, was questioned by senators at his first confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The post of health secretary is a key federal ...

1 day ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will undergo intense scrutiny over his history of controversial and inflammatory comments at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become President Donald Trump’s ...

2 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.