Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
Kelly Loeffler's priorities for the Small Business Association include reducing regulatory burdens on small business owners, and enhancing access to SBA-backed loans and grants.
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Kelly Loeffler Confirmed as Small Business Administration Chief
The former U.S. senator from Georgia pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, fraud, and waste and to conduct a full-scale audit. The Senate confirmed former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to head the Small Business Administration (SBA) by a vote of 52–46 on Feb 19. As SBA administrator, Loeffler will lead an agency that
Trump Admin Freezes Funding to Palestinian Authority ‘Security Forces’ Behind Terror Attacks on Israelis
Biden admin showered the forces with cash, including for weapons training (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The Trump administration froze funding for the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF), a group that purportedly aims to crack down on terrorism in the West Bank but employs terrorists who have carried out attacks on Israelis. The move, part of the
Trump’s pro-union pick for labor secretary faces confirmation hearing
Washington — Former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee to run the Labor Department, appeared before a Senate committee for her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where she has faced questions about her support for a pro-union bill when she was in Congress and other labor issues. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who sits
Colorado poised to ban sale of AR-15s, other rifles and shotguns with extended mags
Colorado state Senate passed a bill that would ban AR-15s, AK-47s, shotguns and pistols that hold more than 15 rounds and is poised to become law as it heads to the Democrat controlled House.
Trump Selects Former Assistant for Top Department of Justice Position
The president’s three new selections for DOJ posts have been announced. President Donald Trump has chosen one of his former assistants for a top position at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the agency announced on Feb. 19, as another DOJ official resigned. Trump selected John Eisenberg to serve as assistant attorney general for national
Trump freezes applications for Biden-era migrant programs amid fraud, national security concerns
The Trump administration has paused applications for a number of Biden-era parole programs, citing fraud and national security concerns as it limits migrant entries.