Trump Taps Republic Airways CEO to Lead FAA

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford was nominated by the president to lead the agency following several deadly airplane incidents this year. President Donald Trump announced on March 17 the nomination of Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the agency faces scrutiny over aviation safety

“I’m the best leader for the Senate,” Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued Tuesday that he remains the “best leader for the Senate” despite backlash from some Democrats over his decision to allow a Republican-led measure to advance, avoiding a government shutdown.  “We have a lot of good people,” Schumer said on “CBS Mornings.” “But I am the best at winning Senate

Texas midwife arrested for providing illegal abortions, state AG says

A 48-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions and operating a network of unlicensed clinics in the Houston area, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday. Paxton said that Maria “Dr. Maria” Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County. During an investigation, the attorney

Trump Says He’s Authorizing Use of Coal for Energy Production

The United States has moved away from coal-fired power plants as its primary source of electricity since their peak in the 2000s. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was authorizing his administration to use coal-fired power plants for energy production to counter China’s economic advantage. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that