Scot Bertram | Tim Walz is exploring a candidacy for the U.S. Senate

Here are 3 big things you need to know—

 

One — Robert F Kennedy Jr. is the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy says he'll implement a "Make America Healthy Again" plan, which he said aims to refocus U.S. health priorities away from infectious diseases. Kennedy has also talked about his concerns regrading ultra-processed foods.

 

Two ---- The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on course after the terror group said it will release Israeli hostages this weekend as previously planned.  Hamas had postponed the hostage release this weekend after it accused Israel of violating the truce by not allowing aid supplies to enter the war torn region.

 

And number three —   Failed Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz is exploring running for the U.S. Senate. The current governor of Minnesota could enter the  2026 race to replace the retiring Tina Smith. His consideration follows Smith's announcement Thursday that she will not seek a second term for a seat she's held since winning a special election in 2018.