President Trump urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to include tax increases on high earners and close the carried interest loophole in the Republican spending bill. This eleventh-hour request complicates negotiations as Republicans seek to offset the bill's costs, which include extending 2017 tax cuts, boosting defense and immigration funding,...
President Trump is considering appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, following the withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination. A source says Trump views Pirro as highly qualified, and an announcement could come soon. Martin's nomination faced opposition due to his...
President Trump is reportedly considering appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. This follows the decision not to permanently appoint the current interim attorney, Ed Martin, due to lack of Senate Republican support. Pirro, a longtime Trump ally, has faced...
President Trump is considering appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as acting US attorney for Washington, D.C., according to sources. While Pirro is a candidate, Trump may choose someone else. This follows the withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination due to lack of Republican support. The White House...
Bill Gates sharply criticized Elon Musk for actions taken during his time as head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency. Gates accuses Musk of undermining U.S. foreign aid, specifically targeting cuts to USAID, resulting in setbacks in combating diseases like measles, HIV, and polio in impoverished nations....
Former President Trump announced he will replace his nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin. Martin's nomination faced significant opposition due to his past defense of January 6th rioters and controversial rhetoric. Trump cited lack of support as the reason for the change and...
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., following widespread opposition from Senate Democrats and some Republicans. Martin, a longtime Republican activist lacking prosecutorial experience, faced controversies including his advocacy for Jan. 6 defendants, praise of an alleged Nazi sympathizer, and perceived threats in...
President Trump announced he will replace Ed Martin as his nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after facing opposition from Senator Thom Tillis. Tillis cited concerns about Martin's actions regarding the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, including firings and demotions of prosecutors. Martin, lacking prosecutorial...
Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans, who narrowly won his seat in November, is now involved in crafting legislation that could significantly impact his reelection chances. His committee, Energy and Commerce, is tasked with slashing $880 billion from Medicaid spending over the next decade as part of a Republican budget...
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Ed Martin Jr. as U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C., citing bipartisan concerns. Martin's limited legal experience and controversial actions, including defending January 6th rioters and his association with Russian media, fueled opposition. A key Republican senator's disapproval proved decisive. Martin, who...
