Category: USA
Dem senator quizzes Noem on how she will work with Homan: ‘Who is in charge?’
Fox News Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was questioned Friday about how she would work with “border czar” Tom Homan and who is in charge of securing the U.S. border. Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., asked Noem at her Senate confirmation hearing who is “going to be in charge…
Read MoreNoem optimistic Laken Riley would still be alive if she were DHS secretary, as freshman senator rips Mayorkas
Fox News Freshman GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno ripped the Biden administration’s immigration policy in his first hearing in the Senate as President-elect Trump’s DHS secretary nominee Kristi Noem sat in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. “Just to be clear, Laken Riley would be alive today if you had been the secretary of Homeland…
Read MoreAhead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network
New York Times Federal Reserve Bank officials said the decision to leave the network came after the group’s work had “increasingly broadened in scope.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/fed-trump-climate-network.html
Read MoreTrump likely to avoid inaugural crowd size controversy with swearing-in moved indoors
Fox News Debates over President-elect Trump’s inaugural crowd size notably generated controversy back in 2017, with the White House insisting the media underreported Trump’s numbers. With his swearing-in now being moved indoors because of harsh winter weather, Trump is likely to avoid any questions about attendance this time around. Fox News on Friday learned…
Read MoreCan Trump Save TikTok From a Potential Ban?
New York Times It is unclear if Mr. Trump, who has previously said he will spare the social media platform, will or can stop the ban. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/tiktok-ban-trump.html
Read MoreCrackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power
New York Times A G.O.P. measure to deport immigrants accused of minor crimes has spotlighted a divide among Democrats over how to position themselves on immigration, with some already shifting to the right. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-immigration.html
Read MoreDOGE caucus plans for biggest impact, eyeing key tools to expedite cutting waste
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: At the second Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus meeting, Chairwoman Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, led discussions on how they can most effectively and quickly begin cutting waste across the government. The new 18-member caucus convened on Thursday morning and strategized on how to avoid some of the pitfalls other…
Read MoreDOD Talent Chief Aims to Reform Hiring to Attract Gen Z
Defense.gov The Defense Department’s chief talent management officer underscored the urgent need to attract members of Generation Z to civilian defense careers during a panel discussion. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4033580/dod-talent-chief-aims-to-reform-hiring-to-attract-gen-z/
Read MoreObama wishes wife Michelle happy birthday as she stays away from key public events
Fox News Former President Obama wished his wife Michelle Obama a happy birthday on Friday, calling her “the love of my life.” The former first lady, who turned 61, has largely avoided being out in public in recent weeks. She will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, and was not seen at former President…
Read MoreEnergy expert weighs in on 23 state attorneys general suing EPA over new methane emissions fee
Fox News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading 22 other attorneys general in suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a new rule that would fine the oil and natural gas sector for methane emissions that exceed a certain level. The GOP states are alleging the new rule, which was established in President Biden’s…
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