On Thursday, House lawmakers scrutinized FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, pressing her for explanations after it was revealed that a staff member suggested relief workers...
Alina Habba, an attorney known for representing President-elect Donald Trump in high-profile legal battles, clarified on Thursday that she will not pursue the role of press secretary in Trump’s anticipated administration. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Habba addressed recent rumors, confirming she would instead take on other responsibilities.
President Joe Biden faces increasing calls from anti-death penalty advocates to commute the sentences of all federal death row inmates, including high-profile figures such as Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Advocates argue that these commutations would align with Biden’s campaign promises to end the federal death penalty and set a precedent for future administrations.
Israel has allowed 15 trucks loaded with essential aid to enter northern Gaza, addressing warnings from aid organizations about worsening conditions and the risk of famine due to the ongoing conflict. The trucks, which arrived Wednesday, carried food, water, hygiene items, shelter materials, and medical supplies provided by the United Arab Emirates. Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reported the aid's arrival, though the United Nations has not yet confirmed if the supplies have reached the intended distribution points in northern Gaza.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to advocate for a leadership role in public health oversight, although he will not serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Reports from the Trump team clarify that Kennedy will instead focus on vaccine safety and health data rather than taking on the HHS secretary role, which had been under consideration for both Kennedy and Dr. Ben Carson.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will not be part of his upcoming administration. Trump praised Dimon’s work but clarified he has no plans to include the banking executive in his administration.
New research from the American Action Forum (AAF) reveals that federal regulations under President Joe Biden have cost the U.S. economy an estimated $1.8 trillion, vastly outpacing the regulatory costs of his predecessors. The independent policy group’s data shows Biden’s administration issued 1,1074 new rules, accounting for 342.9 hours of paperwork, compared to the much lower regulatory impact during the Trump administrati
The FBI reportedly raided the apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the gambling company Polymarket, after the company predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2024 Presidential Election.