“I cannot imagine a worse choice,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat. The Republican-controlled senate voted 51-49 to confirm Patel.
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Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, secured his role despite concerns over his views on public health. Patel’s nomination has raised alarms over his experience level and past controversial statements.
President Trump’s decision to pursue direct peace talks with Putin sparked international controversy. Russian officials celebrated the move while Ukrainian and European leaders expressed alarm.
The judge issued the ruling just hours before the deadline for workers to apply for the buyout program. Trump’s administration framed the initiative as a cost-saving measure aimed at reshaping the federal workforce.
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines commuter jet killed 67 people, including several from Fairfax County, Virginia.
Three words were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson: “deny,” “defend” and “depose.” Some attorneys use similar words to describe how insurers deny services and payment.
Pete Hegseth tries to reassure senators from both parties that he is capable to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense. Senators have expressed concerns about Hegseth’s alleged excessive drinking, sexual misconduct and most recently, his comments that women should not serve in frontline military combat jobs.
Trump’s pick for Attorney General stunned members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.
A Texas-based pro-policing group targets Lexington residents by sending them letter requesting donations and support for tougher policing. City officials are skeptical as they say Lexington is one of the safest cities in the state.
Research shows Americans are not holding back on spending this holiday season, but they are taking a more deliberate approach.