The resolution was passed after 11 hours of debate and dozens of amendments from Democrats, all of which were rejected. It now heads to the House floor. WASHINGTON—The U.S. House Budget Committee on Feb. 13 voted to advance a resolution that would enable Congress to begin drafting a bill to enact conservative policy measures promised
Trump has accused Taiwan of taking the chip business away from the United States. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday pledged to strengthen communication with the U.S. government to address President Donald Trump’s concerns about the chip industry while also vowing to increase investment in the United States. Trump said on Thursday that all chip
Some of the terminated workers were on probationary status. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has terminated more than 1,000 workers, the agency said on Feb. 13. Some of the employees who were fired were probationary employees or had been with the agency for less than two years. None of the terminated workers were in
While federal regulators should step aside, analysts tell a Senate panel, Congress should ensure allocated money does not get blocked by DOGE. Federal agencies should cede primary permitting authority to states in classifying what wells are suitable for carbon sequestration and in regulating large-scale carbon capture projects, three experts told the Senate Environment and Public
WASHINGTON—After reporters revealed the names of multiple Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees, threats have proliferated against them and the department’s head, Elon Musk. Sources familiar with DOGE staff described a mood of resilience among those working to fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge for government reform. “The young DOGE engineers seemed surprised and initially unprepared
Insiders say the United States is falling behind in combat readiness and rapidly evolving technology. The United States has always been a global leader in military prowess and domestic security. However, experts warn that America’s defense modernization is falling dangerously behind rival nations such as China. At the same time, emerging technologies—artificial intelligence (AI) and
The Constitution indicates that federal judges can be impeached and removed from office for ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.’ The question of the constitutionality of impeaching judges has surged to the top of political conversation following a call by several officials to remove what they’ve termed “activist judges” from the bench. Several