The U.S. Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, and is expected to bring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be the next secretary of health to the floor for a vote. At around 10:18 a.m., the Senate vacated the quorum call regarding Kennedy's nomination.

Robert F. Kennedy jr has been confirmed as the new US secretary of Health and Human Services. Charli James looks at his background, and why his confirmation was so contentious in the political and medical worlds.

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in Donald Trump's administration. Trump previously said he would let Kennedy 'do whatever he wants' with go

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to shake up the U.S. healthcare industry after being confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" plan aims to help reduce the growing chronic disease burden in the U.

The guidance reiterates the Trump administration's stance that only male and females can be sexes and that it cannot changed.

McConnell's vote comes a day after he voted no on the confirmation of new National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday.

The son of Robert F. Kennedy was one of Trump's more controversial picks, and his confirmation was met with strong objections from Democrats.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the next United States Secretary of Health and Human Services after a tight majority vote of 52-48 on the Senate Floor Thursday, Feb. 13. At around 10:18 a.m., the ...