RFK Jr confirmed to lead health department; Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on trading partners: Live updates

RFK Jr confirmed to lead health department; Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on trading partners: Live updates
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RFK Jr confirmed to lead health department; Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on trading partners: Live updates
Author: Oliver O'Connell
Published: Feb, 13 2025 17:03

Summary at a Glance

On Capitol Hill, the president’s controversial nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has been confirmed by the Senate and will be sworn in later today.

President’s cabinet picks move forward with RFK Jr confirmed at health, Kash Patel’s FBI director nomination heads to Senate vote, and Linda McMahon grilled on possible role overseeing education.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to approve Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI and send it to a vote of the full Senate.

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky issued the following statement today on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to serve as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Senate Judiciary Committee just voted to advance Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI Director to the full Senate, 12-10.

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