Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services, is appearing Wednesday morning for his first of two confirmation hearings this week. Kennedy will first testify before the Senate Finance Committee.

Join Washington Post reporters for live coverage of the confirmation hearing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next secretary of health and human services. Libby Casey anchors live coverage with James Hohmann.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s controversial pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, will appear Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, to face questions — and fierce opposition from some lawmakers — about his bid to head the department.

Jamieson Greer is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday morning in his bid to be the U.S. trade representative. Greer, tapped by President Trump for the role, served as an aide

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate’s finance committee, in the first of two days of hearings before senators vote on whether to confirm him as President Trump’s health secretary.

Key Takeaways U.S. trade representative nominee Jamieson Greer spoke before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday as a part of his confirmation process.During his hearing, Greer shed some light on how the administration might use tariffs.

U.S. Trade Representative nominee Jamieson Greer meets with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) last month. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Jamieson Greer — President Trump's pick to be U.S. trade representative — will tell the Senate Finance Committee at his confirmation hearing Thursday that "America should be a country of producers.