Senate Confirms Former Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for DC
The Senate on Aug. 2 confirmed former Fox News host and political commentator Jeanine Pirro to serve as the U.S. attorney for the District...
Texas Democrats Leave the State to Prevent Redistricting Vote
Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas on Aug. 3 in a dramatic escalation meant to block the consideration of a bill to redraw...
What to Know About Trump’s Ongoing Federal Funding Dispute With Universities
Reforming higher education was a campaign promise made by President Donald Trump, and it remains among his highest priorities. Shortly after taking his oath...
Trump Aide Says India’s Purchase of Russian Oil Is Financing War With Ukraine
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Aug. 3 accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its continued purchasing of...
FBI Expands Global Operations to Counter CCP With Australia, New Zealand Partnerships
FBI Director Kash Patel praised Australia as a critical ally as the bureau expands its fight against the influence of the Chinese Communist Party...
White House Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths
The White House plans to expand its support for domestic rare earth businesses to counter China’s near monopoly on rare earth minerals. Senior officials...
Trump Admin Moves to Restore Long‑Standing Ban on Taxpayer‑Funded Abortions at VA Hospitals
The Trump administration has announced a proposal to rescind a Biden-era rule and bar medical centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Senate Passes $187 Billion ‘Minibus’ Funding Package
The U.S. Senate on Aug. 1 passed a so-called “minibus” spending package to fund the government in the upcoming fiscal year, approving a slate...
Special Counsel Office Opens Investigation Into Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two separate...