Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to be the nation's top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nominee's deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R), a physician-turned-politician from deep-red Louisiana, has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation fight over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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."

Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said at the end of Thursday’s hearing he is “struggling” with whether to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr .as Health and Human Services secretary. Cassidy,

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.

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes before two two U.S. Senate hearings in his quest to head the nation's health department. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor, sits on both.

Heath and Human Services Secretary-nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced a second round of Senate confirmation testimony, which this time included tough questions from three Republican lawmakers, each of whom are doctors.

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 ...

Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy, who has a seat on Finance and will ... the food system hasn’t scared off farmland senators in the GOP. Nor has his past support for abortion rights deterred the ...

The Senate GOP aide noted Sen ... Trump’s team remains cautiously optimistic but notes HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) remains a wild card, given his vote to convict Trump in 2021.