Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) stated his intention to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees before deciding on their confirmations, underscoring his duty as a U.S. Senator to approach the process with an open mind.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump has a potential opportunity to negotiate with Iran, emphasizing that the development of a nuclear weapon by Tehran is not inevitable.
USA Fencing is under scrutiny following a board meeting where members voted against motions to change current policies related to the national anthem and transgender athlete participation.
A pizza restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has sparked controversy after announcing it would not cater a same-sex wedding due to its "personal beliefs." Pizzeria Cortile shared its stance in a direct message on Instagram, which led to online backlash. The restaurant later issued a statement on its Facebook page, explaining that the decision was made from a place of personal conviction and was not intended to harm anyone.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, earned approximately $10.7 million in 2023, with much of his income stemming from his work with various law firms and his leadership of a vaccine-skeptic nonprofit. According to recently amended financial disclosures filed as part of his presidential campaign, Kennedy also holds significant assets, including between $500,001 and $1 million in Bitcoin and commercial real estate in Chicago worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Santa Ana Unified School Board is considering significant job cuts for educators while proposing a salary increase for the superintendent, drawing sharp criticism from students, parents, and teachers.
MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle revealed for the first time on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s team tried to end her interview with him in May 2023 after she asked a question about his son, Hunter Biden. Ruhle explained that after asking Biden how a potential indictment of Hunter Biden might impact his presidency, the White House immediately reacted by trying to halt the interview.
George Stephanopoulos, the prominent host of This Week on ABC News, may be out of a job after a defamation settlement involving former President Donald Trump. The deal, authorized by Disney CEO Bob Iger, includes a $15 million payout to Trump, plus an additional $1 million to cover Trump’s legal fees. This settlement stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump earlier this year after Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed that Trump was “found liable for rape” in the E. Jean Carroll case.
