Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could be confirmed as health secretary in Trump's administration.

One of President Donald Trump’s most unorthodox Cabinet nominees — in a slate that includes several — faced his first big hurdle Wednesday, when Health and Human Services secretary pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.

Mr. Kennedy, the scion of a Democratic dynasty and a prominent vaccine skeptic, faces questions from lawmakers as he seeks a job with vast authority over the lives of Americans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.

RFK Jr. begins confirmation hearings amid claims of alleged drug-fueled gatherings, blending animals and controversial vaccine stances.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, is set to face a grilling from Senate Democrats and Republicans on Wednesday over his views on vaccines, abortion,

Follow The Post’s live updates from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing in his bid to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, amid fierce opposition from some family members

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to questions from the Senate Finance Committee. Democrats attacked his past statements questioning vaccines, while Republicans expressed optimism about working with Kennedy to improve healthcare.

Sen. Mike Crapo (R., Idaho), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, brought Wednesday’s hearing to a close, as senators rushed out to make a vote. He thanked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for appearing and for providing documents and responses.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made a number of disputed claims.