But over the years, the former congressman's views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., particularly on vaccine safety.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which came into force this week, does not say when people will be able to return to the cities and villages of Lebanon's far south.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top healthcare posts are at odds with the pharmaceutical industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
Dozens of people were killed after forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad's government took control of a Syrian military base, a monitoring group said.
Several countries are investigating and European authorities say they have not ruled out sabotage. But US intelligence officials assessed that the cables were not deliberately cut.
Automakers and component suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump follows through on his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.