RFK Jr clears crucial Senate committee vote to advance HHS secretary nomination

Republicans unanimously voted for the controversial cabinet pick; full Senate vote expected in coming daysUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate finance committee voted to advance Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination as the next secretary of health and human services on Tuesday, as Republicans unanimously backed the controversial cabinet pick in a crucial test ahead of a final floor vote.The committee vote fell along party lines, with 14 Republicans backing the advancement of Kennedy’s nomination and 13 Democrats opposing it. The full Senate is expected to vote on Kennedy’s confirmation in the coming days. Continue reading...

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate committee vote to advance HHS secretary nomination

Republicans unanimously voted for the controversial cabinet pick; full Senate vote expected in coming days

The Senate finance committee voted to advance Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination as the next secretary of health and human services on Tuesday, as Republicans unanimously backed the controversial cabinet pick in a crucial test ahead of a final floor vote.

The committee vote fell along party lines, with 14 Republicans backing the advancement of Kennedy’s nomination and 13 Democrats opposing it. The full Senate is expected to vote on Kennedy’s confirmation in the coming days. Continue reading...