Trump’s economic agenda ‘is bearing fruit,’ says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before the House Appropriations Committee on May 6, talking to lawmakers about a wide range of issues, from tariffs to the debt ceiling. Bessent touted President Donald Trump’s economic agenda of deregulation, tax cuts, and trade changes. “These are
The Homeland Security secretary added that they may face additional procedures at checkpoints when the rule goes into effect Wednesday. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said that travelers who lack a REAL ID can still board domestic flights for the time being, even after the requirement takes effect starting on Wednesday. While
Without Senate confirmation of Ed Martin as permanent U.S. Attorney, a court led by Chief Judge James Boasberg will pick his replacement. President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington is facing steeper odds after a key Senate Republican announced he won’t support the confirmation of Ed Martin—putting the nomination in
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness holds a hearing on military readiness for fiscal year 2026 at 3 p.m. ET on May 6. Witnesses include General James Mingus of the Army, Admiral James Kilby of the Navy, General Christopher Mahoney of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant General Adrian Spain of the Air Force, and General
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness holds a hearing on military readiness for fiscal year 2026 at 3 p.m. ET on May 6. Witnesses include General James Mingus of the Army, Admiral James Kilby of the Navy, General Christopher Mahoney of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant General Adrian Spain of the Air Force, and General
Dr. Vinay Prasad will serve as head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new top vaccine official is a university professor who has expressed criticism of how the agency handled COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Vinay Prasad will head the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), FDA
Anderson said she would resign from the city council and is scheduled for sentencing on July 29. Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty to federal charges of embezzling $7,000 in public funds on May 5 at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The second-term city councilor was arrested by federal