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Trump becomes the 47th President, orders borders closed for many would-be migrants

Trump becomes the 47th President, orders borders closed for many would-be migrants

by Jerry Wu | Jan 20, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, vowing to usher the country back to its “Golden Age” and issuing a flurry of executive orders and actions on his first day back in office. Just past noon,...
Watch: Trump’s pick for EPA leader testified at Senate hearing

Watch: Trump’s pick for EPA leader testified at Senate hearing

by Victoria Ryan | Jan 16, 2025 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, appeared before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Thursday where he was grilled for his previous positions on climate...
Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum balances environmental priorities with Trump’s vision of “energy dominance” in confirmation hearing

Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum balances environmental priorities with Trump’s vision of “energy dominance” in confirmation hearing

by Paris Fransway | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior nominee, touted balance and innovation as key to achieving Trump’s vision of “U.S. energy dominance” in an amicable confirmation hearing Thursday.  As Interior secretary, Burgum will oversee approximately 20% of the...
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent pushes for tariffs and tax cuts during hearing

Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent pushes for tariffs and tax cuts during hearing

by Sarah Serota | Jan 16, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON–Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent started his confirmation hearing testimony Thursday by recounting growing up with financial hardships in Little River, South Carolina.  “My life has been an only-in-America story that I am determined to preserve for...
Witnesses express both support and concern during the second day of Pam Bondi’s Attorney General confirmation hearing

Witnesses express both support and concern during the second day of Pam Bondi’s Attorney General confirmation hearing

by Zoe Singer | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Three witnesses in support of Pam Bondi spoke about her love for people and the law, while two others expressed concern for the nominee’s ability to remain impartial, marking the second day of the confirmation for Attorney General. Offering a subdued...
Committee members come together to discuss topic that affects all: Aging.

Committee members come together to discuss topic that affects all: Aging.

by Jiah Choe | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – As tensions rise on Capitol Hill amidst consecutive confirmation hearings and the transition of power in the White House, one committee came together in a rare moment of bipartisanship to discuss a topic that all Americans can relate to: Aging.  “Age is...
Bill targeting trans student athletes faces uncertain Senate fate

Bill targeting trans student athletes faces uncertain Senate fate

by Edward Cruz and Jorge Martinez | Jan 16, 2025 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday banning transgender students from federally funded school and university sports, but its prospects in the Senate appeared dim. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 would amend Title IX...
Immigration experts share concern about new Laken Riley Act

Immigration experts share concern about new Laken Riley Act

by Samanta Habashy | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Supporters of the Laken Riley Act believe it would make Americans safer by detaining undocumented immigrants charged with crimes. But immigration experts cautioned that the legislation could have many unintended consequences including overburdening law...
Trump’s budget chief nominee hints at Project 2025 plans at confirmation hearing

Trump’s budget chief nominee hints at Project 2025 plans at confirmation hearing

by Jerry Wu | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Almost four years since Donald Trump first tapped him to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought was itching on Wednesday for his return to the White House. For almost three hours during his confirmation hearing, Vought dodged and...
Watch: Transportation Secretary nominee on Capitol Hill

Watch: Transportation Secretary nominee on Capitol Hill

by Jeremy Fredricks | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, came before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday. The former Republican Congressman from Wisconsin appeared to receive bipartisan...
A final White House brief amid ceasefire announcement

A final White House brief amid ceasefire announcement

by Lenna Peterson | Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – At the 537th and final White House press briefing of President Joe Biden’s administration, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre updated the press on reports of a ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas.  With just five days remaining...
Trump’s Energy Secretary nominee says the solution to climate change is a more evolved energy system

Trump’s Energy Secretary nominee says the solution to climate change is a more evolved energy system

by Valerie Chu | Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — In a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, Chris Wright, pledged to use science and data to inform his decisions on nuclear waste management, energy and innovation.  “Energy is the...
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