RFK Jr. remains HHS secretary with no confirmed signals of departure or administration pressure to exit before year-end. He continues active oversight of agency restructuring, vaccine policy shifts, and chronic disease initiatives, including recent congressional testimony on the 2027 budget request and termination of remaining COVID emergency authorities in June 2026. A June report alleging he appeared disengaged drew a direct public rebuttal from Kennedy, who highlighted his schedule and ongoing work. These developments align with trader consensus that he will serve past December 31, reflecting the typical durability of cabinet positions absent explicit resignation, scandal, or electoral shifts.