

Core Points - The U.S. Senate approved the appointments of Robert Francis Kennedy as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture [1] - Kennedy, a member of the Kennedy family, previously participated in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary before deciding to run as an independent candidate [1] - Rollins has a background in conservative think tanks and served as acting director of the White House Domestic Policy Council during Trump's first term [1] Summary by Category Appointments - The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of Robert Francis Kennedy's appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services [1] - Brooke Rollins was approved with a vote of 72-28 as Secretary of Agriculture [1] Background Information - Robert Francis Kennedy is the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy and the son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy [1] - Kennedy withdrew from the presidential race in August 2024 to support Republican candidate Donald Trump [1] - Rollins previously held leadership roles in conservative organizations, including the Texas Public Policy Foundation [1] Legislative Context - Since President Trump's inauguration on January 20, the Republican-majority Senate has confirmed several key cabinet positions, including Secretary of State, CIA Director, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of Energy [1]