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Kash Patel disavowed some of Trump’s pardons and claimed FBI will be independent at confirmation hearing

Kash Patel disavowed some of Trump’s pardons and claimed FBI will be independent at confirmation hearing

by Samanta Habashy | Jan 31, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official and outspoken critic of the intelligence community, about his vision for the FBI as its next director of the Bureau of Investigation. Unlike other confirmation...
Watch: Past comments on vaccines and abortion dominate RFK Jr. confirmation hearing

Watch: Past comments on vaccines and abortion dominate RFK Jr. confirmation hearing

by Victoria Ryan | Jan 30, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, appeared before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday.  Kennedy’s previous comments on the efficacy of vaccines raised concern from Senate Democrats,...
After Trump rescues TikTok, users and lawmakers weigh its future

After Trump rescues TikTok, users and lawmakers weigh its future

by Valerie Chu | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Shortly before midnight on Jan. 18, 2025, TikTok’s 170 million users opened the app to see a message informing them that the app was banned in the United States. But the message added: “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work...
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...
Incoming Black lawmakers say redistricting victories advance fair representation

Incoming Black lawmakers say redistricting victories advance fair representation

by Raj Ghanekar | Dec 27, 2024 | Featured, Politics

When Democratic representative-elect Cleo Fields went to the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill during new member orientation in November, it was like stepping into the past. The Louisiana politician was back where it all began for him in 1993, when he...
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