Senator Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, released a Thursday statement that credited his decision to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, to Kennedy ...

Senator Mitch McConnell voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services. McConnell cited Kennedy's stance on vaccines as a primary concern. This vote ...

In a party-line vote, zero Democrats and 52 Republicans in the Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was the sole Republican to oppose President ...

President Donald Trump called former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell not equipped "mentally" after he voted against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Resources and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.

It’s the latest rhetorical assault from the president on the former GOP leader, who has voted against three of his nominations.