Trump’s Energy Chief Nominee Says He Supports ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach to Energy

Fracking CEO Chris Wright pledges to implement a diversified approach to lowering fuel and electricity costs in a friendly Senate nomination hearing. Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright told key senators that if confirmed, he’d embrace an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy development, sustain funding for research programs, slash permitting timelines, encourage natural gas exports, and accelerate

Recall Elections in 2024 See 77 Officials Removed From Office in 2024

The number marks a 40 percent increase over the ten-year average. Recall elections saw 77 people removed from office in 2024, a 40 percent increase in one year over the ten-year average of 55 officials removed from 2014 to 2023, according to a report published by Ballotpedia on Jan. 15. According to Ballotpedia’s data, there

6 Takeaways From Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi fielded questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 15 as part of her confirmation process to serve as the next attorney general of the United States. During the hearing, both sides of the aisle focused on concerns about the weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which Bondi

Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Deal, Now Awaiting Netanyahu Cabinet Approval

Qatar’s prime minister laid down the general terms of the six-week cease-fire, which includes swapping 33 hostages for an unspecified number of prisoners. Israel and Hamas have reached a deal, to take effect on Jan. 19, for a hostage and prisoner swap, a six-week cease-fire, and access to relief aid for the beleaguered Gaza Strip.

Speaker Johnson Removes Mike Turner as Chair of House Intel Committee

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) has been in Congress since 2003. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has removed Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) from his role as chairman of the House Intelligence Select Committee, his office told The Epoch Times on Jan. 15. Johnson’s office declined to comment further on why he was removed and who will

Attorney General Nominee Bondi Testifies on Prospect of Jan. 6 Pardons

‘The pardons are at the direction of the president. We will look, and we will advise. I will look at every case on a case-by-case basis,’ Bondi said. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, said on Jan. 15 that she would advise the president on possible pardons, including possible reprieve for

Safety Will Remain Top Priority With Aviation, Says Transportation Secretary Nominee

‘Boeing is a national security issue,’ said Sean Duffy. ‘Boeing is the largest exporter of American product. … They need tough love.’ Former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) has vowed to prioritize safety at the Department of Transportation, saying it would remain the top priority with aviation if he is confirmed by the Senate to lead