An American is one of three hostages released from Belarus, the White House has announced. The identity of the hostage has not been released as the person wishes to remain private, U.S. Envoy for Hostages…
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President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, advanced out of the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday. The vote was 15-12, with all Republicans on the panel voting for Greer, as well as…
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House Republicans have released their framework for a massive conservative policy overhaul to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda, just as the Senate advances its own version of the plan. House and Senate GOP lawmakers have…
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Russian missiles rained down on Ukraine just ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visit
Russian missiles struck Kyiv in the early hours of Wednesday, killing at least one civilian, Ukrainian officials said. The barrage of ballistic missiles hit hours before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited the Ukrainian capital, the…
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Mother of Israeli hostage begs Trump, Netanyahu to bring son home before ceasefire collapses: ‘No more time’
Idit Ohel, the mother of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, urgently pleaded for President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of the remaining Oct. 7 captives held by Hamas amid…
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The Senate voted Wednesday to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial nomination to serve as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, sending him on a path to final confirmation. The…
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President Donald Trump continued his successful Cabinet confirmation roll on Wednesday, with Tulsi Gabbard officially being approved by the Senate to become his director of national intelligence (DNI). She became his 14th Cabinet confirmation following…
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Elon Musk describes limestone mine used for processing federal workers’ retirement papers: ‘Like a time warp’
Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was looking into a limestone mine in Pennsylvania, where the cost-cutting organization says federal employee retirements are processed manually using a system that…
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Hegseth warns Europeans ‘realities’ of China and border threats prevent US from guaranteeing their security
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europeans this week that ‘realities’ prevent the U.S. from being its security guarantor, and to expect a drawdown of U.S. forces in the region. ‘We are focusing on security of…
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmation vote kicks off Wednesday morning after snowstorm thwarts midnight session
President Donald Trump is on the cusp of seeing his 14th Cabinet member confirmed in former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard is slated for a final Senate confirmation vote to be Trump’s director of national…