FBI Director Kash Patel Reverses Course, Agrees With Proposed Budget Cut for Bureau
The administration has proposed a $10.2 billion budget for the FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel reversed course on May 8 and said that he...
Trump Says Upcoming US–China Trade Talks Could Result in Tariff Reductions
The president said China had far more to gain than the United States. President Donald Trump on May 8 indicated that upcoming talks between...
House Foreign Affairs Panel Explores US Approach to Democracy and Human Rights Abroad
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs holds a hearing on advancing U.S. democracy and human rights policy at 11 a.m. ET on May 8....
Trump and First Lady Attend Celebration of Military Mothers
President Donald Trump stops by a celebration honoring military mothers alongside First Lady Melania Trump at 12:05 p.m. ET on May 8. …
Trump Says He’s Withdrawing Ed Martin’s Nomination for Top DC Attorney
One key Senate Republican said he wouldn’t support Martin’s nomination. President Donald Trump said on May 8 that he was pulling Ed Martin’s nomination...
US Jobless Claims Decline, Reinforcing Strength in Labor Market
Both initial and continuing jobless claims declined for the week ending May 3. The U.S. labor market is not signaling any signs of wider...
Trump Nominates Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General
Means, who is aligned with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., replaces Trump’s original nominee for the role. President Donald Trump...
Trump Announces Trade Deal With UK
President Donald Trump makes a trade announcement at 10 a.m. ET on May 8. …
Bill Gates Announces Plan to Give $200 Billion to Foundation by 2045
‘This is a change from our original plans,’ the Microsoft co-founder said. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday announced his plans to donate around...