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Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is under renewed scrutiny after the Monterey Police Department released a report Wednesday detailing a 2017 sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth has denied the accusations, which stem from an alleged incident after a Republican women’s convention in California. …

Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday evening he plans to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his newest pick for U.S. attorney general. Trump’s announcement came just hours after another Floridian, former Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew as Trump’s expected nominee for the country’s …

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. The decision follows mounting scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, as well as a years-long investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Gaetz, who has denied any wrongdoing, called the allegations …

Jimmy Williams The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, citing the lack of a provision tying the cease-fire to the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023. The decision to block the resolution, which was supported by …

Transgender women will not be permitted to use women’s restrooms in parts of the U.S. Capitol complex, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday, following some House Republicans’ targeting of the first openly trans person to win a congressional election. The three-sentence Johnson statement said public, single-sex facilities could be used …

Jimmy Williams The House Ethics Committee met behind closed doors Wednesday but could not agree on whether to release a report detailing its yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. The report reportedly delves into allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit …

Jimmy Williams Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, key advisers to incoming President-elect Donald Trump, are advocating for an end to remote work for federal employees, describing it as a “Covid-era privilege.” In an opinion piece published Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal, the tech leaders suggested that requiring employees to …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday night he plans to nominate Linda McMahon, the co-chair of his transition team, to lead the Education Department in his second administration. “We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort,” Trump said in a statement, referring to his …

Jimmy Williams In a pivotal ruling on Monday, a Wyoming state judge struck down the state’s overarching abortion ban and its unique law explicitly banning medication-induced abortions, marking a significant victory for abortion rights advocates. Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens ruled that the laws violate the state constitution, specifically …

Jennifer Shutt Former TV personality and onetime U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz could become the next administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an expansive government agency that is responsible for large swaths of the country’s health care. President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Oz on …

Jimmy Williams   President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is his nominee for commerce secretary. Lutnick, a longtime Trump ally and co-chair of his transition team, is known for his resilience, cryptocurrency advocacy, and strong support for tariffs aimed at protecting American workers. “Howard …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s Agenda47 platform includes a bold proposal: dismantling the Department of Education and transferring its functions to state governments. Trump argues that states are better equipped to handle education needs, but critics warn that the move could disrupt funding and accountability for millions of students. What …

Jimmy Williams As President-elect Donald Trump builds his second administration, some of his most prominent campaign donors are under consideration for high-ranking positions, continuing a long tradition of rewarding key financial backers. Several billionaire contributors to pro-Trump super PACs and fundraising efforts are poised to wield influence in Washington, reflecting …

Jimmy Williams As President-elect Donald Trump pushes for Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department, allegations have surfaced that the former Florida congressman paid women for sex at exclusive parties, including one involving a minor. The accusations, made by attorney Joel Leppard on behalf of two women, have reignited scrutiny …

Jimmy Williams Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution Monday to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the U.S. Capitol, just weeks before Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first out transgender member of Congress, is set to take office. The measure would restrict lawmakers and House employees to …