Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary - Boston News, Weather, Sports

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary in February 2025 by a 52-48 vote, with Mitch McConnell the only Republican opposed, and he was sworn in hours later.

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West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 592d ago

Senate confirms Kennedy as Health Secretary

SalonLeft· 593d ago

RFK Jr. is now America's top health official after winning Senate confirmation to lead HHS

TimeLean Left· 593d ago

RFK Jr.'s Confirmation to Lead HHS Worries Health Experts

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Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 593d ago

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 593d ago

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s bid to become nation’s health secretary

NBC NewsLean Left· 593d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 592d ago

Kennedy sworn in as Trump’s health secretary

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KVOA TucsonCenter· 592d ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 593d ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

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NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 593d ago

Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 593d ago

Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 593d ago

Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Grand Forks Herald, The Bemidji Pioneer, +10 more
Grand Forks HeraldLean Right· 593d ago

RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

The Bemidji PioneerLean Right· 593d ago

RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

West Central TribuneLean Right· 593d ago

RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

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RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

Park Rapids EnterpriseLean Right· 593d ago

RFK Jr. wins confirmation as Trump’s health secretary

New York PostLean Right· 593d ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary

Odessa AmericanLean Right· 593d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health secretary after a close Senate vote

MyNorthwestLean Right· 593d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation's health secretary

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 593d ago

After close Senate vote, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary

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VarietyLean Left· 593d ago

Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmed to Lead Health and Human Services Department

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Senate Confirms Robert Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health And Human Services

Al JazeeraLean Left· 593d ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy as Health and Human Services leader

The GuardianLean Left· 593d ago

Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as health secretary by Senate

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 593d ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Confirmed as Trump’s Health Secretary After Close Senate Vote

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