The nomination of Rodney Scott, former U.S. Border Patrol Chief, to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been met with widespread enthusiasm and support from Border Patrol agents across the country.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a display of presidential ceremony, marking a renewed phase in their relationship after Trump's return to the political spotlight.
The Biden administration set a new precedent in environmental enforcement during the 2024 fiscal year, including the first-ever arrest for violations of anti-climate change regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual enforcement report on Thursday, showcasing significant increases in penalties, prosecutions, and pollution reduction initiatives.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed surprise at the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure the White House. In an interview with Minnesota news outlet KSTP on Thursday, Walz reflected on the campaign, its challenges, and his feelings following the loss.
A coalition of Black churches is urging MSNBC to suspend Al Sharpton after it was revealed his organization accepted $500,000 in donations from Vice President Kamala Harris' failed presidential campaign.
Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) denied allegations on Thursday that she is spearheading a campaign to block Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary and seek the position for herself. Speaking to RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, Ernst insisted she supports a fair confirmation process for Hegseth.
Hunter Biden’s former landlord, Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital, claims the president’s son attempted to settle over $300,000 in unpaid rent by offering artwork described as "poop art." Maguire made the allegations public on December 1, sharing a photo of the artwork on X, formerly Twitter.
