President Donald Trump’s decision to tap Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the nation’s top health agency has elicited criticism from abortion-rights supporters and opponents. Kennedy’s confirmation hearing before the U.

Former President Biden’s secretary of Health and Human Services is strongly considering running for governor of California, according to allies.

Kennedy, who derided Trump’s family-separation policy as forcing “Sophie’s Choice” on migrants, seeks to lead the agency that takes custody of migrant children.

If he’s confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have broad authority to pursue an anti-vaccine agenda.

In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.