Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, launching a new era in ...

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert Kennedy, Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote Thursday. Kennedy's nomination for the role was considered controversial in part ...

In confirmation hearings for his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the focus was on domestic issues. The agency has a vast global scope as well.