FBI Director Kash Patel tells media 'bring it on' in stern message after being sworn into office
President Donald Trump's new FBI Director Kash Patel had a stern message for news organizations moments after being sworn ...
Stars, Stripes and Spending: The Price Tag of Trump’s Renaming Spree
How much does it cost to rename military bases and American landmarks? Spoiler alert: millions of dollars – and maybe a ...
With McConnell Retiring, the Old GOP Is Gone for Good | Opinion
"To the disappointment of my critics, I'm still here on the job," said former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on the ...
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Good Morning, News: Asteroid, Come Back! Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director, and Mitch McConnell Won't Run Again
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Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary ... in the senate," adding a laugh-cry emoji. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, Susan Collins, of Maine, and Mitch ...
The dark irony of Mitch McConnell's Senate retirement speech
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced on his 82nd birthday that he would not seek re-election in 2026 before voting to ...
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Republicans in Revolt as Elon Musk’s DOGE Continues Takeover
Infighting is brewing among the GOP’s congressional ranks, as Elon Musk’s takeover of the government and sweeping federal ...
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Kash Patel confirmed as FBI lead, despite Murkowski’s no vote
The senator has voted for all but two of Trump’s nominees. She says she has to find a way to work with the administration to ...
Hegseth's Pentagon Shakeup Could Remove Female Military Leaders
High-ranking military officials may face removal as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth considers leadership changes.