The U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Wednesday, the nation’s top intelligence official. Following her confirmation, the Senate moved to consider the nomination of Robert F.

The Senate paved the way for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, voting 53-47 along party lines to advance his nomination. Why it matters: Kennedy now has a clear path to confirmation later this week,

The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a key step that puts him on the precipice of confirmation later this week.

The Senate voted Wednesday to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary, teeing him up for confirmation Thursday morning. The GOP-controlled chamber voted along party lines,

The Senate will take another procedural vote Wednesday on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. A final vote will happen soon after. Lawmakers will move to wind down debate on Kennedy after confirming former Democratic Rep.