Republicans Gather to Rally Voters and Defend House and Senate Majorities Ahead of November Elections Thousands of Republicans are gathering in Dallas, Texas, for the party’s first ever midterm convention, with President Donald Trump serving as the headline speaker during the two-day event. The convention is designed to energize the Republican base and build momentum […]
Trump’s Nominee Takes Leadership of U.S. Public Health Agency The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency, was confirmed by a 51-44 vote in the Senate. She becomes the 22nd […]
Senators Question Former Health Official on COVID-19 Response RFK Jr. and Republican Lawmakers Renew Scrutiny Over Pandemic Decisions Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci appeared under subpoena before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Rand Paul, as lawmakers examined issues related to the U.S. government’s […]
Trump Ally to Lead America’s Intelligence Community Clayton Pledges Stronger Coordination and Objective Intelligence The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, approving his nomination following consideration of his qualifications and vision for the U.S. intelligence community. Clayton, who previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to temporarily represent the state in the U.S. Senate following the veteran lawmaker’s sudden death. The appointment comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged McMaster to select Graham’s sister, describing the move as a fitting tribute to […]
Senator Renews Allegations Over COVID-19 Origins and Gain-of-Function Research U.S. Senator Rand Paul has renewed his criticism of Anthony Fauci, alleging that Dr. Fauci and the National Institutes of Health funded controversial gain of function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Speaking on the matter, Senator Paul claimed that Dr. Fauci misled […]
In a historic development, the United States House of Representatives has officially passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history a 43-day standoff that halted crucial services and left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay. The legislation, previously approved by the Senate, now heads to President Donald Trump’s […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated on Tuesday that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could continue into November, coinciding with the expiration of key Affordable Care Act tax credits. The lapse of these credits is expected to lead to higher health insurance premiums for millions of Americans as open enrolment begins, increasing pressure on lawmakers […]