Live updates: Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS, moves Patel's FBI nomination forward
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Embattled nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received the Senate’s support Thursday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, capping a twisting journey to become the nation’s next secretary.

Kennedy’s controversial stances on vaccines and public health policies drew steady criticism from Democrats, as well as some Republicans. In the end, only Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), a polio survivor, opposed Kennedy from the GOP side.

Another of President Trump’s contentious nominees, Kash Patel for FBI director, advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon is appearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for her confirmation hearing.

Trump will welcome his second global leader this week with a visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

And House Republicans face a pivotal moment on their plan to advance large swaths of Trump’s agenda as the Budget Committee meets for what could be a marathon and high-stakes meeting to advance the first step of the process.

Also worth your attention:

  • 2 Trump nominees raise red flags for Republican senators
  • Judge won’t halt Trump-Musk federal worker buyout program
  • Stars flee Kennedy Center groups after Trump seizes control

Follow along here all day for updates from these events and more.

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