POLITICS

Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent Sails Through Confirmation Hearing

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‘We do not have a revenue problem in the United States of America. We have a spending problem,’ Bessent tells Senate (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, sailed through his first round of confirmation hearings on Thursday and pledged to empower “Main Street” businesses. In his opening

Los Angeles Commander Orders Firefighters To Abandon Burning Homes As Department Struggles With Staffing Shortages

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‘We have no additional companies to give you,’ dispatcher tells engine leader Firefighters walk down a hill as they battle the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Shortly after 8 p.m. on Jan. 7, when wildfires first scorched into Los Angeles, firefighters called for help to save three burning houses. The dispatcher replied

DOJ Gives Unpublished Part of Jack Smith’s Report to Federal Judge

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U.S. officials complied with a court order. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has handed over the unpublished portion of former special counsel Jack Smith’s final report to a federal judge, according to a Jan. 16 court filing. “The government has provided to the Court for in camera review two hard copies of Volume Two”

Wisconsinites to Vote on Voter Photo ID Constitutional Amendment on April 1

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Wisconsites will be asked to approve an amendment to their state constitution requiring that photo identification be presented by voters attempting to vote. A proposed amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution requiring voters to present a photo ID card before casting a ballot is headed for a vote of the people on April 1. The

Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing

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Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Treasury secretary, testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Jan. 16, 2025.  Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be treasury secretary, Scott Bessent fielded sharp questions Thursday at his confirmation hearing from Democrats and Republicans on