Then-first lady Jill Biden and her senior adviser Anthony Bernal arrive at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Del., on June 7, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON—Anthony Bernal, who was chief of staff to former first lady Jill Biden, declined to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee on July 16 regarding former
Washington — The Senate will kick off what’s expected to be another lengthy vote series Wednesday afternoon as Congress works to deliver on President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in spending by Friday. The Senate narrowly advanced the request late Tuesday. Three Republicans opposed the package and Vice President JD Vance had to cast
Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers
The headquarters building of National Public Radio in Washington on March 26, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) who continue to remain in office despite being officially removed by the Trump administration, the agency said in
Washington — President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration’s handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a “Hoax” and “bulls***,” criticizing members of his own party who are calling for more transparency as “weaklings.” In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday morning, the president compared the uproar over
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two loyalists of President Trump who were serving in top-ranking posts at his department, multiple people familiar with the situation tell CBS News. Multiple federal health officials expressed surprise at news of the firings, which ousted chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top
Kerrville, Texas — With about 100 people still missing after devastating floods, the Texas National Guard and local officials leading recovery efforts received additional international support this week when a specialized detachment from the Czech Republic arrived ready to help. Sixteen civilians and four cadaver dogs from a Czech search and rescue team landed Sunday in Texas