The people have spoken loud and clear: They want a stronger, more competitive America. With President Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans leading Congress, we have the momentum to deliver real, lasting results for American workers. One of the first and most critical steps is securing the pro-worker, pro-family, and pro-growth tax policies […]
Former President Biden should have never allowed South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool to enter the country, let alone approve his service as ambassador to Washington. President Trump should correct Biden’s mistake and demonstrate that the ANC’s brand of anti-Western foreign policy will no longer be tolerated.
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.), who was tapped by President Trump to head the Small Business Administration, is testifying Wednesday before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Loeffler served about a year in the Senate after being selected by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) in 2019 to fill the seat left vacant by retired...
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding to see the volume of former special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation, asserting it has relevant information about Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI. The Democrats' letter references prior reporting surrounding Patel’s grand jury testimony as prosecutors investigated...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday moved to toss out charges against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), who resigned from Congress in 2022 after a California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities. The request to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning the same charges can't be brought again, comes as President Trump's...
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday backed the Trump administration’s decision to offer buyouts to federal workers who do not plan to return to the office, telling reporters that “drastic times call for drastic measures.” The move comes as President Trump has looked to drastically scale back remote work for federal employees. Asked about the...
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, about a baby onesie sold from a group he founded that says “No Vax, No Problem.” During his lengthy confirmation hearing, Kennedy was interrogated about his stance on vaccines. Sanders pointed to photos of...
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates at a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, in line with market expectations. The decision was unanimous among the voting members of the Federal...
Senate Democrats on Wednesday grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President’s Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, during a contentious confirmation hearing, hitting the former Democrat and independent presidential candidate on past statements supporting abortion access and the belief that chemicals in drinking water could be making more children gay or transgender. They...