House Democrats launch review of firing of Jack Smith’s team

Prosecutors who worked on Trump probes fired Justice Department fires more than a dozen prosecutors who worked on investigations into Trump 03:19 House Democratic leaders are asking the Justice Department for an explanation for the “firing and involuntary reassignment” of career Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith. In a letter

White House Clarifies Pause on Federal Aid, Says Direct Assistance to Individuals Not Affected

‘This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs,’ the White House press secretary said. The Office of Management and Budget’s pause on federal grants, loans, and assistance will not affect Social Security, Medicare, or food stamps, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Jan. 28. Leavitt clarified a Jan. 27

Bipartisan Senate Majority Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

The Senate in a 77-22 vote on Tuesday confirmed Sean Duffy as President Donald Trump’s secretary of transportation. Trump tapped Duffy shortly after his election victory in November, calling the Wisconsin native a “tremendous and well-liked public servant.” The Senate advanced Duffy’s nomination on Monday with a 97-0 vote, following unanimous approval from the Senate

Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a “predator” in letter to senators

Washington — Caroline Kennedy, the cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sent a blistering letter to senators on Tuesday — a day before his confirmation hearings — that described him as a “predator” whose actions “have cost lives.”  In the letter to committee leaders, the former ambassador to Australia urged senators to reject his nomination

What Canada Can Learn About Tariffs From Trump’s Key Economic Adviser

News Analysis U.S. President Donald Trump has kept Canada on edge with his tariff threat and the unpredictability surrounding it, but there appears to be a detailed plan for its execution if one delves into the economic thinking of a key presidential adviser. The desire to impose tariffs on Canada, and much of the world