Some of President Donald Trump’s most contentious Cabinet picks are facing crucial votes this week after a string of hearings that saw senators on both sides of the aisle grill nominees on key issues, including abortion, vaccines, and immigration. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination passing out of committee by a 14-13 margin Tuesday morning and Chris Wright confirmed as energy secretary in a 59-38 floor vote Monday night, decisions on at least four more Cabinet picks are expected this week.
Here is a look at who’s on the docket:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kennedy cleared a huge hurdle Tuesday when the Senate Finance Committee voted by a slim margin to recommend Kennedy for HHS secretary. He still faces resistance in the Senate with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raising questions regarding his financial interest in…
