Ecstatic House Republicans cry unity after Trump speech in Miami: ‘Made politics fun again’
House Republicans are rallying around President Donald Trump's message of unity after his speech in Florida on Monday night.
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Department of Veterans Affairs places 60 DEI employees on leave with salaries totaling more than $8M
The Department of Veterans Affairs placed about 60 employees focused on DEI initiatives on leave, and according to the agency, their combined salaries totaled more than $8 million.
Trump’s Careful Abortion Calculus
His opening moves on abortion weren’t exactly “shock and awe.” Democrats see an opening.
Spending showdown: Republicans will need to corral votes – but they haven’t asked, yet
One of Washington's biggest untold stories right now is Congress' inaction on a "topline" spending number for the rest of the fiscal year – a possible sign of an impending time crunch.
Health experts prep Dem lawmakers on anti-vaccine arguments ahead of RFK Jr’s confirmation hearings
Public health experts answered questions from Democratic Senators about whether vaccines cause autism, whether manufacturers should be immune from liability for vaccine injuries, whether vaccines are adequately studied, and more, during a round table discussion about anti-vaccine "misinformation" ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings.
‘One bill, two bills, I don’t care’: Trump promises to get large reconciliation bill passed either way
Trump said Congress would figure out whether his large policy overhaul will fit into one bill or two bills — an issue splitting Republicans in the House and Senate.
Trump’s transportation secretary nominee advances to final Senate vote
The Senate passed a cloture vote on whether to hold a final confirmation vote for Sean Duffy, Trump's nominee to head the Department of Transportation.
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Bessent, a hedge fund manager, becomes the nation’s 79th Treasury secretary. He will lead President Trump’s economic agenda.
Man Pardoned in Jan. 6 Riot Is Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop
The police said that Matthew W. Huttle, 42, of Hobart, Ind., who was sentenced to six months for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, resisted arrest after he was stopped in Indiana on Sunday.
State AGs warn retail giant Costco for doubling down on ‘discriminatory’ DEI
State AGs in 19 states urge Costco to end discriminatory DEI policies, aligning with Trump’s executive order to enforce civil rights laws and investigate violators.