RFK Jr. Readies for HHS Confirmation Hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will appear on Jan. 29 at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Finance, which oversees HHS.
On Jan. 30, Kennedy will attend a forum hosted by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
While the former Democrat and independent presidential candidate will face questions from both panels, only the Senate Finance Committee will vote on whether to advance him to a full Senate floor vote.
Kennedy must get a simple majority to gain confirmation. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the chamber….