Marking Religious Freedom Day, the secretary of state highlighted the Biden administration’s record on protecting religious freedom. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Jan. 16 reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to protecting religious freedom at home and abroad in a statement marking National Religious Freedom Day. “The United States remains steadfast in its centuries-long commitment
Zeldin said climate change is a reality and spoke about armed EPA agents, plastic pollution, and the need to balance environmental protection with the economy. WASHINGTON—Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, testified Thursday before senators on the Committee on Environment and Public Works. While lawmakers challenged the former New
The South Dakota governor, known for her advocacy for border security, will likely face Democrats’ questions about the deportation of illegal immigrants. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, will likely face questions on her qualifications and how she intends to close the U.S. southern border
‘We want to make it more flexible and easier for developers to build affordable workforce attainable housing across our country,’ Scott Turner said. Former NFL player Scott Turner described easing housing development “regulatory burdens” as his top priority if he were to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), during testimony before
The agreement allows him to keep his Florida condo, New York coop apartment, and personal belongings. NEW YORK CITY—Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has settled with the former Georgia election workers who successfully sued him for defamation and have been seeking to satisfy the judgment in federal court, both sides said on Jan.
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 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has handed over the unpublished portion of former special counsel Jack Smith’s final report to a federal judge, according to a Jan. 16 court filing.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”
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