Robert F. Kennedy’s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump’s support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation’s top health official?

Caroline Kennedy on Tuesday warned that her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a “predator” ahead of his high-profile confirmation hearings this week to be President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary,

Caroline Kennedy has released a scathing letter describing her cousin Robert F Kennedy as a cruel, unqualified and dangerous.

Caroline Kennedy called her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy, a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services secretary.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America's food supply.

Caroline Kennedy, the outgoing US ambassador to Australia, has urged US senators to reject her cousin's bid to become health secretary.

Senators from both sides of the aisle are expected to carefully examine the nominee's commitment to evidence-based science and his readiness to lead HHS.