Senate Republicans Block Vote on El Salvador Deportations

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) accused Democratic lawmakers of trying to ‘defend illegal immigrant criminals.’ Senate Republicans on May 15 blocked a resolution by Democratic lawmakers seeking information on the deportation of illegal immigrants to El Salvador and a review of the country’s human rights abuses. A motion to discharge the resolution and bring it before

FDA Announces New Review Process for Food Chemicals Already on the Market

The initiatives are the latest moves by the Robert F. Kennedy-led HHS to enhance food chemical oversight. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 15 that it is launching “a stronger, most systematic review process for food chemicals already on the market.” Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took office as secretary of Health

FAA to Continue Discussions With Airlines on Reducing Newark Flights

The airport has recently experienced critical equipment malfunctions due to staffing shortages, runway construction, and aging infrastructure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting a third day of discussions with airlines on Friday over efforts to reduce air traffic at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, according to officials. Thursday was the second day of

Republicans Dealing With Key Hold Ups in Megabill

‘I think we can get to a place that will satisfy the SALT members as well as the low-sodium members,’ Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) says. Congressional Republicans remain at an impasse amid a couple of sticking points in their quest to pass their reconciliation bill, consisting of major items to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Trump Announces $200 Billion in Deals With UAE

The president said economic commitments secured in the Middle East will boost U.S. manufacturing and national security. President Donald Trump announced more than $200 billion in additional investment deals secured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 15 during his visit to Abu Dhabi, cementing the United States’ partnership with the Arabian Peninsula nation.

HHS to Stop Recommending Routine COVID Vaccination for Children, Pregnant Women

Last month, a CDC panel said it was considering narrowing universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to stop recommending routine COVID-19 vaccines for children, teens, and pregnant women, a senior agency official confirmed to The Epoch Times. The development was first reported on May 15 by the

Bipartisan Bill Would Require Accountability and State Department Plan to Dismantle Mexican Cartels

The senators want ‘performance indicators’ and a way to evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. aid to Mexico in battle against criminal organizations. The bipartisan Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act introduced in the Senate on May 15 would require the State Department to come up with a strategy to dismantle the Mexican drug cartels with measurable