Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin's past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry

Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday,

Robert F. Kennedy, President Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, survives two heated confirmation hearings but still faces crucial Senate votes.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.),

I strongly believe we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of our environment for generations to come,’ Zeldin said.

The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.