How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr. as health secretary
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
How RFK Jr. won Cassidy over
After a nail-biting vote from the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to becoming ...
Who Is Bill Cassidy? His Views on Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Trump Explained
Cassidy is expected to challenge RFK Jr. on his vaccine skepticism and views on public health in today's confirmation hearing ...
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Why Louisiana's Bill Cassidy voted to confirm Trump nominee RFK Jr., despite vaccine misgivings
Health chief nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wouldn’t deny his long-held skepticism about vaccinations, but he agreed not to ...
Who is John Fleming, the Freedom Caucus founding member challenging GOP Sen Bill Cassidy?
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, who is seeking to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy in 2026, is calling the senator a "RINO," or ...
RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s ...
Senate Panel Pushes Through Kennedy’s Nomination Along Party Lines
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican torn between his concerns as a doctor and supporting President Trump, voted to send Robert ...
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Conservatives in Louisiana have no doubt on how Bill Cassidy should vote on RFK Jr.
Bill Cassidy is facing intense pressure from conservatives ... “But from the grassroots and the folks I work with, RFK getting confirmed is part of Donald Trump’s agenda,” Lunsford said.
Senate committee votes along party lines to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination as health secretary
In a starkly partisan vote, the Republican-controlled Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s nomination 14-13, sending ...