Senate Democrats are considering if President Joe Biden should grant preemptive pardons before he leaves office, to protect those who might face retribution from President-elect Donald Trump. This discussion is sparked by Trump's threats on the campaign trail to target his political opponents, whom
Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.
Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was chosen by former President Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has decided to step back from the role. Chronister, who currently serves as the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday
Imagine this—Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now hold over a million tokens, roughly 5% of the total supply. That's almost the same amount the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, owns! But here's a twist: a Senate ally of former President Trump wants to sell some Federal Reserve gol
Matt Whitaker, picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of NATO ambassador, might face a bumpy road through confirmation hearings. Whitaker's a former U. S. attorney, lobbyist, and briefly served as acting attorney general during Trump's first term. However, he seems short on foreign affa
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and soldier, is Trump's pick for defense secretary. However, his opposition to women in combat roles has stirred up controversy, especially among those like Senator Tammy Duckworth who have served in combat themselves. Duckworth, who lost her legs in a Black Hawk
Republicans are feeling confident about keeping their Senate majority for years to come. Senate GOP campaign chief Steve Daines believes their victory in the 2024 election, with 53 seats under their belt, could mean long-term control. Democrats had a tough map in 2024, but things might not get much
In a late-night agreement, Senate leaders have struck a deal that will allow Democrats to confirm several of President Joe Biden's district court nominees. This deal comes with a trade-off: the four pending appeals court nominees will not get a vote. Some liberal activists are upset, fearing that th
Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the
On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department
