Prolonged government secrecy has eroded public trust, fueling demands for greater transparency, said Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Feb. 18 announced the Republican appointments to a new task force aimed at declassifying federal secrets and increasing government transparency. The committee’s chairman, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep.
A Senate majority advanced Patel’s nomination as FBI director, setting him up for a confirmation vote in just days. The Senate has advanced Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director closer to a confirmation vote. The chamber voted 48 to 45 on Feb. 18 to advance his nomination. A confirmation vote is expected to take place
The president stated that the move was necessary to restore a ‘fair justice system’ in the country. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to terminate all U.S. attorneys appointed during the former Biden administration. Trump stated that the move was necessary to restore a “fair justice
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the CIA from firing 11 officers placed on leave over their roles in DEIA programs. A federal judge has temporarily halted the firings of 11 CIA officers who were placed on paid administrative leave due to their roles in the agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs. U.S.
Kennedy said that transparency is how he will reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic as head of the health department. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to launch “a new era of radical transparency” as he addressed his staff as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the first time on Feb. 18. “I’m not going
Republicans in the Senate and House remain in disagreement about the plan, which prevents any further action. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate will vote on a resolution that will enable Congress to begin passing budgetary legislation that funds many of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, according to an announcement from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on
Gonzalez voted for the high-profile Laken Riley Act, then flip-flopped on another border security bill Vicente Gonzalez (facebook.com/RepVicenteGonzalez) Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D., Texas) bragged Tuesday that he bucks the ACLU in favor of his constituents—but didn’t mention that the left-wing group gave him a 100 percent rating on its most recent legislative scorecard. “I don’t