Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), is meeting with Senate Democrats on key health committees to discuss his nomination
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.
Pope Francis has named Sister Simona Brambilla as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to lead a major Vatican department. The historic appointment was announced Monday, coinciding with the Church’s celebration of the Epiphany.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the patient hospitalized with H5N1, bird flu, has passed away. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has reportedly told President-elect Donald Trump that Pete Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to a report from CBS News.
U2 frontman Bono was among 19 individuals awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor, by outgoing President Joe Biden on Saturday. The recipients, spanning culture, politics, and activism, were recognized for their significant contributions to America and the world.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Tammy Bruce, a political analyst, author, and Fox News contributor, as the U.S. State Department’s spokesperson.
President Biden plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton, Democratic megadonor George Soros, and 17 others during a White House ceremony on Saturday.