The issue isn’t only his troubling views but whether a complex federal agency can function effectively under his leadership.

Alexandra Sifferlin, a health and science editor for Times Opinion, hosted an online conversation on Wednesday with the ...

The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead ...

In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key G.O.P. vote, joined Democrats in aggressively questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary. He did not say how he would vote ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel's confirmation hearings on Thursday capped a tumultuous week after the ...

Jan. 24, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ... Dec. 5, 2024 "COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people ...

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is publicly advocating for health as he tries to get confirmed as secretary of health and human services — yet using a highly addictive product while ...

In a make-or-break hearing, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before a second committee and it revealed Republican doubts about him. Lisa Desjardins reports on where ...

KFF Health News reporters break down the biggest takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for secretary of Health and Human Services.

Here’s what to know about ultra-processed foods, and how Kennedy has said he plans to shape the U.S. food system.