Senate advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director
The Senate voted Tuesday along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, setting up a final vote on the Trump ally.
New York Governor Threatens to Send National Guard in Response to Prison Guard Strike
NEW YORK—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul threatened Tuesday to deploy National Guard troops to restore order as a strike among prison guards across the state entered its second day. State officials and union leaders agree that the strikes violate rules for state employees. “The illegal and unlawful actions being taken by a number of correction
Republicans Launch Task Force to Declassify Sensitive Government Records
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.
Kash Patel Closes In on Confirmation Vote
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
Musk opens up about dinner party that soured when Trump’s name was invoked: ‘Like methamphetamine and rabies’
Elon Musk spoke out in a Tuesday interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity about a dinner party that made him realize that "Trump Derangement Syndrome" was "real."
Trump Terminates Biden-Era US Attorneys in DOJ Overhaul
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
U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants welcomed under Biden
The Trump administration has enacted a pause on all immigration applications filed by migrants from Latin America and Ukraine allowed into the U.S. under certain Biden-era programs, citing fraud and security concerns, according to two U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by CBS News. The application freeze will remain in place indefinitely while government