Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr. to serve as Trump’s Health secretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary in President Donald Trump's cabinet. The Republican-controlled Senate voted nearly entirely along party lines to confirm Kennedy. The final showdown over his controversial nomination was
Kash Patel’s nomination to lead FBI clears first major Senate hurdle
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to advance Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director to the Senate floor after a fiery confirmation hearing last month. The vote is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET. If Patel passes
Tariffs would be ‘catastrophic’ for sales of tequila and mezcal, industry group says
The U.S. spirits industry maintained its market share leadership over beer and wine for a third straight year in 2024, even as revenues slid, according to new data released Tuesday. Spirits supplier sales in the U.S. fell 1.1% last year to
Tariffs would be ‘catastrophic’ for sales of tequila and mezcal, industry group says
The U.S. spirits industry maintained its market share leadership over beer and wine for a third straight year in 2024, even as revenues slid, according to new data released Tuesday. Spirits supplier sales in the U.S. fell 1.1% last year to
Obama officials, Trump critics target Hegseth’s Ukraine ‘concessions’ as ‘biggest gift’ to Russia
Obama officials and Trump critics are up in arms after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to the Eastern European country's pre-war borders with Russia is "unrealistic." Hegseth, speaking to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Belgium on Wednesday, said "returning
Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ doctrine can aid Trump administration with Taiwan policy, group says
A group led by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) has issued a series of takeaways following its recent visit to Taiwan. The takeaways can be seen as a roadmap of ideas for the Trump administration. The eight-member delegation
Senate Democrats rail against RFK Jr. in late-night session ahead of vote
Senate Democrats railed against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a late-night session Wednesday ahead of his confirmation vote to potentially become the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's confirmation vote is expected around 10:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, but
Trump budget bill hits the rocks with GOP rebels, tax hawks ahead of key vote
The House GOP's proposal for a massive conservative policy overhaul has already gotten a rocky reception from Republican lawmakers, and with their current majority, Republicans will need to vote in near lock-step to pass anything without Democratic support. "I think it's
Trump budget bill faces murky odds in key vote after rocky reception in House GOP
The House GOP's proposal for a massive conservative policy overhaul has already gotten a rocky reception from Republican lawmakers, and with their current majority, Republicans will need to vote in near lock-step to pass anything without Democratic support. "I think it's
‘No betrayal’ in Trump move toward Ukraine war negotiations, Hegseth says
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump’s move toward negotiations with Russia to end the war with Ukraine was "no betrayal" during a visit to NATO headquarters in Belgium on Thursday. Hegseth replied to a reporter’s question about the