Government Accountability Office head Gene Dodaro testified that some agencies in the Trump administration have “not been responsive” as the nation’s top watchdog investigates if they are illegally impounding funds appropriated by Congress. An independent, nonpartisan watchdog, the GAO monitors the executive branch’s actions. Dodaro was asked during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing Tuesday about […]
A Washington, D.C., judge, who released a gun suspect on house arrest who was later involved in the killing of an 11-year-old boy, was given a new 15-year term last week, drawing criticism from a member of the select commission charged with reviewing the judge’s record. His renomination highlighted the consequences of a bureaucratic system […]
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) encouraged Amazon to continue communicating the cost of tariffs on its products despite pushback from the White House. Amazon teased a “import charges” explainer on its websites to demonstrate how President Donald Trump‘s “Liberation Day” tariffs, largely on pause until July 9, affect prices. However, a phone call between Trump and Amazon […]
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced lawsuits against five drivers from Maryland and Virginia for $425,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees owed to the district for “dangerous and illegal conduct on DC streets.” Schwalb announced the lawsuits, using the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility, or STEER, Act, on Tuesday after he previously […]
President Donald Trump is delivering remarks at Michigan’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). The president will begin speaking around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday during his first visit to Michigan since taking office in January. WHITMER REGRETS VIRAL OVAL OFFICE PHOTO, WISHES SHE HADN’T HIDDEN BEHIND FOLDER Trump is also scheduled to […]
A Chinese former aide to a German European Union parliamentarian representing Alternative für Deutschland was charged with spying for Beijing. Jian Guo, aide to Member of European Parliament Maximilian Krah, was arrested last year after being accused of spying for Chinese intelligence. Authorities announced the charges on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. The German citizen […]
Investment banker Warren Stephens has been confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Stephens, who donated money to Donald Trump‘s opponents before later throwing his financial support behind the president, will be tasked with maintaining the “special relationship” between Washington and London. The Senate confirmed Stephens by a 59-39 vote […]
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said President Donald Trump’s goal of energy dominance is moving federal policy in the opposite direction from that of his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. Trump, who reached his 100th day in office on Tuesday, has been working to change energy policy in the United States. He jump-started efforts to expand drilling in Alaska and […]
Vice President JD Vance provided an update on the effects the Department of Government Efficiency is having on the U.S. government, during which he hinted that this initiative could continue past its expected completion date of July 4, 2026. Vance’s assessment on DOGE was provided on the Trump administration’s 100th day in office. The vice […]
(The Center Square) – Two wildfires burning through Michaux State Forest have been significantly controlled, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Secretary Cindy Dunn said Tuesday that the Thompson Hollow Fire, which has consumed 2,248 acres, is 42% contained. The smaller Hammonds Rocks Fire, at just 470 acres, is 92% contained. “Crews […]
