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

Auto Industry Insiders Discuss Impact of New Administration Policy

John Bozzella, president and chief executive officer of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, and Glenn Stevens, executive director at MichAuto, discuss the impact of the new administration on the automotive industry in the Detroit Auto Show at 10:25 a.m. ET on Jan. 15. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative Campaign Consulting

Sen. Joni Ernst Voices Support for Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Sen. Joni Ernst previously expressed doubts about Pete Hegseth taking on the role of defense secretary. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, following his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. “After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,”