Kennedy, tapped by Trump to lead HHS, struggled to ease concerns held by on-the-fence GOP senators over his long history of vaccine skepticism.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who is seeking to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026, is calling the senator a "RINO," or "Republican in name only."

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he was "struggling" with Kennedy's nomination for health and human services secretary after repeatedly challenging his views on vaccines.

WASHINGTON — Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy asked Thursday that health chief nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. put aside his decades-old questioning of vaccinations and promote immunizations should he be con

The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearings to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

The GOP senator and former physician expressed misgivings about whether Trump’s controversial HHS pick could be trusted with the public’s health.

Cassidy is expected to challenge RFK Jr. on his vaccine skepticism and views on public health in today's confirmation hearing.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s opinions about vaccine safety, both past and present, appeared likely to lead at least a few Senate Republicans to vote against his nomination following a second confirmation hearing Thursday.

A progressive nonprofit is ramping up its campaign to convince senators to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary. 314 Action, a group dedicated ...

Republican Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chair Bill Cassidy of Louisiana referred all questions about Kennedy to his office, while GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine ...

Bill Cassidy, Louisiana Cassidy remains vulnerable ... for being too willing to work with Democrats and has drawn boos at GOP conventions in Texas. Commentator Tucker Carlson and others have ...