Category: Politics
February 13, 2025
Politics
NIH principal deputy director Lawrence Tabak, who led agency during COVID, abruptly resigns
Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, 73, has abruptly resigned from his post as acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, 73, has abruptly resigned...
February 13, 2025
Politics
JD Vance meets Holocaust survivor on visit to Dachau concentration camp ahead of Munich Security Conference
'You look better than I do, and I'm 40,' Vance told 97-year-old Abba Naor outside the camp gates. 'You look better than I do, and I'm 40,' Vance told...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Zelensky says Trump snub ‘not pleasant’ after president called Putin first to talk ending Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lamented President Trump's decision to call Russian leader Vladimir Putin before him, calling the snub "not pleasant." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lamented President Trump's decision...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on countries treating US imports unfairly — with EU, India, Japan in crosshairs
The announcement came hours before Trump met with visiting India Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. The announcement came hours before Trump met with visiting India Prime...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Pete Hegseth warns NATO allies ‘Uncle Sam’ won’t be ‘Uncle Sucker,’ defends Ukraine border comments
"Two percent is a start, as President Trump has said, but it's not enough, nor is 3%, nor is 4% -- more like 5%," the defense secretary said in...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Dem Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek another term in 2026, leaving key seat up for grabs
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for reelection in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an election cycle in which the party is...
February 13, 2025
Politics
HHS splurged more than $22B on grants for migrants — including cash for cars, home loans and startup businesses
HHS handed out the high sum to a host of nonprofits, effectively serving as a "giant magnet" for those crossing the US border and claiming asylum, auditors from the...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as President Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services early Thursday, capping a contentious fight over his skepticism on vaccines in particular that...
February 13, 2025
Politics
SUNY-linked university accused of excluding white students from arts program in scathing complaint
A legal advocacy group has filed a civil rights complaint with the US Education Department, alleging a diversity, equity and inclusion arts program created at SUNY-affiliated Alfred University illegally...
February 13, 2025
Politics
Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel clears committee vetting, heads to Senate floor for vote
All 12 GOP members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Patel's confirmation, while all 10 Democrats on the panel opposed it. All 12 GOP members of the...