The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed a willingness to collaborate with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) to address key issues in Pennsylvania. Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Show over the weekend, Fetterman described his recent conversation with McCormick as a "great discussion," emphasizing the importance of working across party lines to improve the state.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his handling of the nation’s child grooming gang scandal on Monday, responding to increased scrutiny following remarks from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Senior Department of Justice prosecutor Jay Bratt, a central figure in the “documents” case against President-elect Donald Trump, has reportedly resigned ahead of the incoming administration. Bratt, formerly chief of the DOJ’s counterintelligence and export controls section, faced scrutiny for alleged ethical misconduct during his time on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday to mourn with the families and community members affected by the recent tragic attack.
Megyn Kelly criticized the Golden Globes front-runner Conclave as “the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday, Kelly condemned the movie’s portrayal of the Vatican and revealed its controversial plot twist: the election of an intersex pope.
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said Sunday there is no need to rush the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, despite recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Klobuchar defended the current functionality of the FBI and stressed the Senate’s constitutional responsibility to thoroughly vet nominees.
