Gabbard faces questions on Assad meetings, surveillance policy
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, is expected to get a grilling from Senate Intelligence Committee members Thursday on her controversial...
Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
NEW YORK — A federal judge sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison Wednesday for his role in a sweeping criminal case,...
Judge open to halting Trump freeze on federal grant funds
A federal judge said Wednesday he intends to halt the Trump administration from freezing federal grant funding, despite officials rescinding an initial Office of Management...
Senate confirms former Rep. Zeldin as EPA chief
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to be the administrator of the EPA by a vote of 56-42. Democratic...
Trump signs GOP immigration bill dubbed Laken Riley Act
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a measure designed to slap stricter penalties on undocumented immigrants who commit crimes on U.S. soil, giving...
Justice Department drops case against ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
The Justice Department on Wednesday dropped charges in two criminal cases that President Donald Trump criticized as political, one related to the FBI raid of...
Commerce pick Lutnick defends tariffs, funding freeze
Facing tough questions on tariffs and the administration’s attempted freeze on federal funding, Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Commerce Department, told senators...
Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Health and Human Services Department, defended his views on vaccines, abortion and nutrition Wednesday...
Northwestern Mutual: The Costs of Homebuying: What Every Buyer Should Budget For
Buying a new home may mark an exciting transition in a person’s life—maybe they’re laying down roots, growing their family, or making a major move....