Government
Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury secretary, promises spending crackdown(The Center Square) – With the national debt above $36 trillion, newly-confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to rein in government spending. The investor and hedge fund manager, who cleared… Read More
Government
Amended Laken Riley Act passes U.S. House, to be sent to Trump(The Center Square) – The U.S. House on Wednesday agreed to Senate amendments to the Laken Riley Act and voted to send the deportation measure to President Donald Trump’s desk. Read More
Politics
‘Antisemitic rot:’ Stefanik vows to reform, possibly defund U.N. programs(The Center Square) – America’s likely future ambassador to the United Nations condemned the “antisemitic rot” she says is pervasive in the U.N. system, vowing to defund any anti-Israel or… Read More
Government
Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State(The Center Square) – Days after a smooth confirmation hearing, the U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously approved Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for America’s next Secretary of State. All ninety-nine other… Read More
Congress
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act(The Center Square) – After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower… Read More