Vice President Bill Cassidy opposes President Trump's policies, while the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department and places HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s oversight.
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Vice President Bill Cassidy opposes President Trump's policies, while the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department and places HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s oversight.
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Cassidy opposes HHS Secretary's actions and passes IIJA funding, while Trump backs his opponent.1 source
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Trump administration faces calls to dismantle Education Dept. and appoint RFK Jr. to oversee HHS.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bill Cassidy
American physician and politician (born 1957)
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