RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.
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RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.
RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wanted "gold standard science" on vaccines, but when presented with compelling research, he cited reasons to doubt it.
More Roy Cooper lieutenants staying on the job in North Carolina Gov.-elect Stein's Cabinet
Several more top lieutenants of outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have agreed to work for fellow Democrat and successor Josh Stein's administration.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh leaves Biden administration to lead NHL players' union
Marty Walsh, who's led the Labor Department since March 2021, is leaving the Biden administration. Walsh has been named executive director of the NHL Players' Association.
His Cabinet Still Unconfirmed, Biden Looks At Plan B For Early Days In Office
Normally, the Senate confirms a few Cabinet officials before Inauguration Day. But President-elect Joe Biden will need to turn to career civil servants for help because of delays.
Trump Cabinet Turnover Sets Record Going Back 100 Years
President Trump says "there will always be change, and I think you want to see change." Already he's had more Cabinet turnover in 420 days than 14 of his predecessors had in their first two years.
Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary, First Latino Member Of Trump Cabinet
In a bipartisan vote of 60-38, the Senate confirmed President Trump's second choice for labor secretary. Trump's first nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew when it became clear he would not be confirmed.
Tom Price Confirmed As Secretary Of Health And Human Services
The Georgia congressman, dogged by ethics questions, will run the $1 trillion agency and is expected to help dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Cabinet Nominees Will Face Scrutiny On Climate And Education Policy This Week
Confirmation hearings scheduled before Inauguration Day including Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos and Scott Pruitt, nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.