Senate Committees Advance Gabbard and RFK Jr. Nominations

Both nominees clear critical hurdles, setting the stage for full Senate votes as Trump administration reshapes federal agencies.

Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received key Republican support in Senate committee votes, improving their chances of confirmation.
RFK Jr. secured approval from the Senate Finance Committee after making commitments on vaccine policy, despite past controversies over his views on vaccines and autism.
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence, with critical support from GOP Senators Susan Collins and Todd Young.
President Trump continues efforts to restructure or dismantle federal agencies, including USAID and the Department of Education, sparking legal and political challenges.
The administration faces escalating tensions with China over new tariffs, while Trump plans to negotiate directly with President Xi Jinping to avert further trade retaliation.