Hegseth clears first Senate hurdle despite Democrats’ efforts to tank Pentagon nominee
The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
UnitedHealth promotes Medicare chief to fill slain leader’s job
UnitedHealth Group Inc. promoted the head of its Medicare health plan business to lead the company’s broader insurance division, filling the job previously held by slain executive Brian Thompson. Tim ...
Texas House bans Democrats as legislative committee chairs
The Texas House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to ban Democrats from holding powerful committee chairmanships, answering years of mounting pressure from leadership and grassroots conservatives to chip ...
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Wisconsin immigration issues; state leaders want change
President Trump's administration says it has started its work of deportations. The president says millions will be sent back.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.
For Some Democrats, Talk of ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Has Grown Quieter
Many leaders say their policies to limit local cooperation with federal immigration officials stand. But signs of division have emerged.
Trump tried to wipe away Jan. 6. Republicans brought it back front and center.
Trump’s effort to erase the violent assault has opened up new fronts and skirmishes in Washington’s four-year reckoning with the attack.
Louisville and Minneapolis say police will honor reform agreements even if Justice Department backs out
One day after the Trump administration injected fresh uncertainty into the fate of Justice Department agreements aimed at reforming local police departments with histories of misconduct and abuse, ...