Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Bondi encountered opposition from Democrats concerned about her ability to remain independent from Trump. The Senate voted on Feb. 4 to confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice. The 54-46 vote came a week after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to

Trump Says Iran Faces ‘Total Obliteration’ If It Assassinates Him

Trump said he’s ‘left instructions’ for the United States to take out Iran if the regime kills him. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Feb. 4 that the state of Iran will be annihilated if it assassinates him. “It would be called total obliteration,” he told reporters in the Oval Office in response to a question

Fentanyl Czar to Act as Coordinator, 10 Teams of Joint Strike Force to Be Deployed: Minister

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty provided additional details about the new security measures announced by his government that delayed the imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. “We’re going to be appointing our first fentanyl czar—the words are chosen carefully, fentanyl czar— who will serve as the main interlocutor between the Canadian and U.S.

Favorite Son? New Yorkers Like Trump More Than Dem Governor, Poll Finds

Residents of deep-blue New York view President Donald Trump more favorably than Democratic governor Kathy Hochul, who struggles with low approval ratings and bleak reelection prospects, according to a poll released Monday. Trump’s favorability in the Empire State has risen to 41 percent, up from 37 percent in December, while just 39 percent of New

New Interior Chief Issues 6 Orders on 1st Day in Office

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued six orders aligning DOI procedures with Trump’s policies. Newly seated Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued six Department of Interior (DOI) orders on Feb. 3, his first official day in office. The former North Dakota governor was confirmed by the Senate in a 78–20 vote on Jan. 29.  His initial actions as