Senate Confirms Kennedy For Top U.S. Health Job

UNITED STATES – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is now heading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, winning a 52-48 senate vote despite millions spent by opponents trying to block him.

Critics on the left have slammed his past vaccine conspiracy theories, while those on the right aren’t thrilled about his support for abortion rights.

His weeks long confirmation concluded with dramatic late-night speeches on the senate floor, in the end, enough senators came through.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor and former majority leader, broke ranks to vote against him.