Year: 2025
January 16, 2025
Politics
Trump EPA pick Lee Zeldin says he’ll nix ‘suffocating’ regulations while guarding ‘human health and environment’
"I believe that climate change is real," Zeldin said, adding that he would work to "ensure we are protecting our environment, while also protecting our economy." "I believe that...
January 16, 2025
Politics
Rudy Giuliani reaches deal to dodge trial over Florida condo, Yankees World Series rings
The settlement was signed Thursday afternoon, just hours after the former New York City Mayor had been set to testify. The settlement was signed Thursday afternoon, just hours after...
January 16, 2025
Health Care
Top Senate Republican says PEPFAR program in jeopardy
Foreign Affairs Relations Chair Jim Risch said money from the AIDS relief program paid for abortions. Foreign Affairs Relations Chair Jim Risch said money from the AIDS relief program...
January 16, 2025
Politics
Former BP agent and Texas border czar Mike Banks appointed as Trump’s Border Patrol chief
Until now, Banks has been serving as the Lone Star State's first-ever border czar — a position created by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023 to deal with the unprecedented...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Progressive Hill staff group pitches lighter workweek
As the second Donald Trump presidential term dawns, some progressive Capitol Hill staffers are floating a bold new proposal: working less. The Congressional Progressive Staff Association proposed establishing a...
January 16, 2025
Congress
DeSantis picks Florida AG Ashley Moody to replace Rubio in the Senate
The seat will open up soon, with Rubio on a glide path to become Trump’s secretary of State shortly after he is inaugurated.
January 16, 2025
Congress
Rep. Rick Crawford expected to serve as House Intelligence chair
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to choose Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) as the next chair of the House Intelligence Committee, two people familiar with Johnson's intentions said. Johnson on...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Tim Scott scoops then deletes Moody Senate announcement
Senate GOP campaign Chair Tim Scott welcomed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate on X — minutes before Gov. Ron DeSantis actually announced his pick for the...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Pelosi is skipping Trump’s inauguration
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t be attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed. She’s joining other Democrats who are expected to skip Trump’s swearing in, though...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Trump selects private equity CEO Pulte as top housing regulator
President-elect Donald Trump has selected private equity CEO and philanthropist Bill Pulte to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency. If confirmed, Pulte would become the country's top housing regulator....