President Trump fired 17 inspectors general, the internal watchdogs who monitor federal agencies, on Friday night, capping a week of dramatic shake-ups of the federal bureaucracy with a focus on loyalty to the president, three people with knowledge of the matter said. The sweeping move did not affect Michael E. Horowitz, the inspector general for … Read more
The medical student was showering near his dormitory in the jungles of eastern Myanmar when he heard military jets flying overhead. Wearing only undershorts, he raced to a bomb shelter. But there, he faced another danger: a black snake. Grabbing a stick, he killed it before it could bite him. “It was terrifying,” said Khuu … Read more
Two military jets landed in Guatemala City on Friday carrying deported migrants from Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, according to local migration authorities and the American Embassy in Guatemala. Guatemala appears to be one of first countries to have struck an agreement with the United States to receive deported citizens transported on U.S. Air Force … Read more
A US-based company has unveiled an opulent $300 million doomsday bunker complex to protect the ultrarich clients from disasters. According to Forbes, the fortified sanctuary is set to open in 2026. The Aerie project, which is named after the resting place for birds of prey, will provide White House-level security, AI medical suites, and lavish … Read more
Nearly eight years ago, another Trump administration cabinet secretary barely survived her confirmation vote, advancing only after a vice president’s tiebreaker vote. That nominee was Betsy DeVos, the wealthy Republican donor who had almost no experience in public education and who was confirmed to lead the Department of Education. On Feb. 7, 2017, two Republican … Read more
The memo leaves unclear exactly who could be deported. Frantzdy Jerome, a Haitian migrant who had scheduled an appointment at a port of entry along the southern border, was admitted into the country in June. Within weeks, he was issued a work permit, and he has been working the overnight shift at an Amazon warehouse … Read more
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking a 50-50 tie – CBS News Watch CBS News The Senate voted Friday to confirm former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Hegseth after three Republican senators … Read more
Washington: The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump’s pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job and a disturbing history of heavy drinking and domestic abuse. Hegseth’s resume is so thin and his list of alleged personal … Read more
Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. Hegseth was confirmed in a vote mostly along party lines, with 51 voting in favor and 50 against. Three Republicans broke with their party to oppose … Read more
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, awaits his confirmation hearing, financial disclosures released Wednesday show that he is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals. In financial disclosure forms filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Kennedy reported debts of … Read more