The Department of Education on Friday withdrew a proposed rule that would have stopped schools from banning transgender athletes from joining teams that match their gender identities. The decision to withdraw this rulemaking was submitted to the Federal Register on the same day the Biden administration also withdrew efforts targeting student loan forgiveness. The decision […]

Amazon and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will each donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Amazon will also live-stream the inauguration on Prime Video. OpenAI confirmed the news on Friday. Amazon’s announcement on Thursday coincided with news that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, also contributed $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund. […]

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced two key appointments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the FTC and nominated antitrust lawyer Mark Meador as a commissioner. Ferguson, who has served as an FTC commissioner since April 2024, will replace Lina Khan. Meanwhile, Meador’s nomination fills one […]

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation on Saturday morning, apologizing for his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this week but stopping short of resigning. In his televised speech, Yoon acknowledged the anxiety and inconvenience caused to the public and vowed to take full responsibility for the fallout from his actions. The […]

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday night announced a series of high-profile appointments and nominations to bolster his administration’s border security team. CBP Commissioner Trump nominated Rodney Scott to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security,” Trump […]

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday night that former PayPal executive David Sacks will serve as the “White House AI and Crypto Czar,” a newly created position aimed at advancing U.S. policy in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. In two posts on Truth Social, Trump described Sacks as a key figure in shaping the future of American […]

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has named Choi Byung-hyuk, the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and a former army general, as his new defense minister after a declaration of martial law. Yoon accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, the outgoing defense minister. Kim resigned after reports saying that he advised Yoon to declare martial […]

President-elect Donald Trump announced businessman John Phelan as his choice for U.S. Navy secretary on Tuesday. “John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Service members, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision. He will put the business of the U.S. Navy above all else,” Trump said in a statement. Trump […]

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Jim O’Neill to serve as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. O’Neill is tasked with enhancing management, transparency, and accountability within the department, aligning with Trump and Kennedy’s initiative to “Make America Healthy Again,” Trump said. “Jim and RFK Jr. will fight […]

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that Dr. Dave Weldon, a former congressman and physician, has been nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In his statement, Trump criticized federal health authorities and noted the need to rebuild public trust. “Americans have lost trust in the CDC and in our Federal Health […]

President-elect Donald Trump named Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the next Surgeon General of the United States on Friday evening. In his statement, Trump praised Nesheiwat’s “unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives.” “Dr. Nesheiwat will play a pivotal role in MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!” Trump wrote. Nesheiwat is a double board-certified medical […]

Oklahoma’s top education official said Friday that the state purchased more than 500 Bibles for AP government classes as a step toward providing the religious text in every state classroom. State Superintendent Ryan Walters said providing Bibles in Oklahoma’s classrooms would provide critical historical, cultural, and literary context for U.S. students and put the state […]

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will join his administration to lead a proposed new department focused on improving government efficiency, reducing waste, and cutting excess regulation. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he has ordered an investigation into reports indicating that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief workers neglected storm-affected supporters of former President Donald Trump while assessing damage from Hurricane Milton. According to screenshots of internal messages published by The Daily Wire, a FEMA official instructed relief workers who […]

A Texas federal judge on Thursday struck down a Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rule that allows illegal immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for residency. The ruling sets aside a “parole in place” process announced in August that would have meant the illegal immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens could apply for legal status […]

The head of aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts announced her resignation on Thursday amid reports the company has dismantled the department. Sara Liang Bowen, a company vice president who led the now-dismantled DEI department since 2019, shared news of her departure on LinkedIn. “Today I turn in my blue badge,” Bowen […]

Federal officials will be on-site at polling stations in 27 states throughout Election Day to monitor compliance with voting rights laws, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday. The 86 jurisdictions across 27 states where monitoring will occur include key locations in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The DOJ said officials will […]

Former President Donald Trump spoke to the press from the passenger seat of a garbage truck on Wednesday—a reference to President Joe Biden’s comments many have taken as calling Trump supporters “garbage.” The truck was emblazoned with Trump campaign messaging and American flags. “How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor […]

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) addressed questions from a cross-section of voters during a NewsNation town hall moderated by Chris Cuomo in the key swing state of Michigan on Thursday. Vance spoke on a range of topics, including abortion, the economy, and illegal immigration. The session also included a call-in from former […]

Two Singapore-based companies whose cargo ship caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March have agreed to pay $101.9 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The disaster killed six people and blocked the Port of Baltimore, severely impacting the region’s shipping operations. The DOJ […]