Month: February 2025
February 19, 2025
Politics
Ukrainians fear shocking Trump claim could spur Russia to invade Kyiv: ‘Is the US still a friend?’
The US president may have inadvertently encouraged Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin to attempt a second drive at overthrowing Ukraine's government. The US president may have inadvertently encouraged Russian tyrant...
February 19, 2025
Politics
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
The upper chamber voted 52-46 to approve the former Georgia senator's nomination, with Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen joining 51 Republicans in support. The upper chamber voted 52-46 to...
February 19, 2025
Congress
Collins: Spending negotiations ‘not going well’ ahead of March shutdown cliff
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins told reporters Wednesday afternoon that funding negotiations with Democrats “are not going well” as lawmakers stare down a government shutdown deadline in just over...
February 19, 2025
Congress
Vance keeps Senate budget plan alive
Vice President JD Vance told Senate Republicans on Wednesday that Donald Trump prefers the House’s one-bill approach to his legislative agenda. But Vance didn’t put a stake in the...
February 19, 2025
Health Care
Former CMS administrator says she’s ‘heartbroken’ over HHS layoffs
Post Content Health Care
February 19, 2025
Health Care
Brooks-LaSure: ‘If we don’t care about the least among us, we all suffer’
Post Content Health Care
February 19, 2025
Politics
JD Vance warns Zelensky to stop ‘badmouthing’ Trump as war of words escalates
"The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president's mind by badmouthing him in public media, everyone who knows the president will tell you that is an atrocious...
February 19, 2025
Politics
Trump celebrates his move to kill NYC congestion pricing: ‘Long live the king!’
President Trump is celebrating his latest order calling to kill New York City’s congestion pricing on Wednesday — with the decision facing an immediate lawsuit from the MTA. President...
February 19, 2025
Politics
Trump’s Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer backtracks on support for pro-union law in confirmation hearing
Former Oregon Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer reversed her support for the PRO Act under sharp questioning from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Former Oregon Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer reversed her...
February 19, 2025
Congress
Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement
“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.