World Central Kitchen Fires 60 Gaza Workers for Failing Israeli Security Checks

Food relief group presented names for background checks after Israel struck one of its staff members who took part in Oct. 7 José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies) World Central Kitchen (WCK), the food relief organization founded by left-wing celebrity chef Jose Andres, reportedly fired 60 of its

New York AG James Won’t Drop $454 Million Civil Fraud Case Against Trump, Office Says

Her office submitted a letter to Trump’s attorneys, indicating they will keep pursuing the civil case. The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James indicated she will not drop her civil fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, his sons, and his company that led to a more than $450 million judgment earlier this year.

Biden to Deliver Remarks to Defend His Economic Record

Ahead of the speech, the White House announced the launch of a new website to amplify the president’s message. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech on Tuesday highlighting his economic achievements as he enters the final days of his presidency, aiming to address criticism of his leadership and handling of the nation’s

Reelected Florida Legislator Leaves Democratic Party to Join Republicans

Rep. Susan Valdes, who represents a district in the Tampa area, said that her party registration change will take effect immediately. Rep. Susan Valdes, who was reelected in Florida House District 64 as a Democrat last month, announced on Monday that she was switching affiliation to the Republican Party. Valdes did not provide a specific

LIVE NOW: House Appropriations Committee Holds Oversight Hearing on Washington, DC

The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget and oversight hearing on the government of Washington, D.C., at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 10. Witnesses include Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia; Phil Mendelson, chair of the District of Columbia City Council; and Glen Lee, chief financial officer of the District of Col… Original

House Appropriations Committee Holds Oversight Hearing on Washington, DC

The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget and oversight hearing on the government of Washington, D.C., at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 10. Witnesses include Muriel Bowser, mayor of the District of Columbia; Phil Mendelson, chair of the District of Columbia City Council; and Glen Lee, chief financial officer of the District of Col… Original

Hegseth Promises to ‘Return Pentagon to the Warfighters’ If Confirmed as Defense Secretary

Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, is a former Army National Guard officer and a former director of several veterans groups. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, said in a Dec. 9 interview that if confirmed in the role, he will focus on overhauling the United States military and returning