Washington — The Pentagon is asking Congress for broad new authority to withhold unclassified records from the public, a proposal that transparency advocates say could significantly reduce the public’s ability to scrutinize the nation’s largest federal agency and understand how billions of taxpayer dollars are spent. The legislative proposal seeks to create a new section…
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican candidate for vice president, said Sunday that his wife told him to “trust in the wisdom” of women on how they will vote in the presidential election as the Republican ticket is facing a significant gender gap among the electorate with just over a week until Election Day. “What she’s…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday the Pentagon will require service members over the age of 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency annually. If they are recommended for treatment, they may choose to receive testosterone replacement therapy. “I’m authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the…
Washington — Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” the pair announced in an Instagram post. “Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all…
The vice president’s residence can feel like a world away from the rest of Washington, D.C. “The President actually will bust my chops sometimes, ’cause he’ll say, ‘You have a nicer house than I do,’” said Vice President JD Vance. And it is now home to a family with young children: the vice president and…
The U.S. Mint will start producing a new $1 gold coin bearing President Trump’s face, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on X Wednesday, the latest example of how Mr. Trump is trying to leave a mark on federal symbols and institutions. Part of the administration’s efforts to commemorate the U.S.’s 250th birthday, Bessent said…
Washington — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated on Wednesday that the Justice Department has no plans to launch a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund at the heart of a controversial settlement between President Trump and the IRS, even though language in the settlement agreement filed in a federal court has yet to be amended by…
6:00 AM The Republicans to watch at Blanche’s confirmation hearing Several Republican senators have been critical of the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which the Justice Department created as part of a deal with Mr. Trump to settle his $10 billion civil lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his…
WASHINGTON — Who do you trust to know what’s best for air travelers? Members of Congress or the hero of the Miracle on the Hudson, retired Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger? Proponents of privatizing air traffic control, a top priority of President Donald Trump, face fierce resistance from some Republicans, many Democrats and various advocacy groups….
Washington — Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in Tuesday to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa administered the oath of office on the Senate floor as dozens of senators, from both sides…
