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Bondi flips the Democratic script
Conservatives celebrate on social media President-elect Trump's During Wednesday's confirmation hearing, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi answered questions from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R-I.M.
“Wouldn't it be appropriate for prosecutors to start with names and look for crimes?” Whitehouse said during questioning. “It's the prosecutor's job to start with the crime and look for names. Is that so?”
Bondi responded by highlighting the federal investigation into President Trump…Read More
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Justice Department attorney general, attends a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
white house
'Harmful': Biden's offshore drilling ban could backfire on the environment and set conservation back decades: Expert…Read more
“Stronger” America”: President Biden is scheduled to give a farewell address to the nation…Read more
Worst president ever?: Majority says Biden will be remembered poorly as president bids farewell to nation…Read more
“Is that a joke?”: Asked if Trump deserves credit for the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement, Biden hesitated and asked, “Are you kidding me?”…Read more
This combination photo shows President Joe Biden, left, in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 8, 2024. Mr. Biden and Mr. Netanyahu spoke on Thursday about Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. ((Fox News/Getty Images))
Deep in the water: Mr. Biden leaves office with his approval rating still deep in negative territory…Read more
“You betrayed the Cuban people!”: Democrats and Republicans criticize the Biden administration's efforts to ease tensions in Cuba…Read more
world stage
“Do not bow down”: Puerto Rico governor asks President Trump to intervene after Venezuelan President Maduro threatens to invade US territory…read more
Trump administration transition
“Energy Advantage”: Trump Department of Energy selected to share US “energy dominance” vision during confirmation hearing: “Agent of change”…Read more
Time limit: Administrative delays compound for Trump nominees due to delays in processing paperwork at federal offices…Read more
Some of President-elect Trump's nominees, including Gov. Doug Burgum and Gov. Kristi Noem, have had their confirmation hearings delayed. (Getty Images)
Resident staff: DeSantis orders flag with full staff for President Trump's inauguration despite Jimmy Carter's 30-day mourning period…Read more
Double: Democratic senators who criticized Hegseth's qualifications are backing the Pentagon chief who oversaw the failed Afghanistan withdrawal…Read more
“Bilingual Protesters”: Rubio dismisses protests that erupt during Senate hearing: 'I have bilingual protesters'…Read more
New employee: Former Trump Health Department official selected as RFK Jr.'s chief of staff…Read more
Smooth sailing: Duffy's confirmation hearing was bipartisan in character, with a promise to visit states affected by Helen…Read more
“Potential Target”: Government agencies fear President Trump's inauguration is a 'potential target' for extremists…Read more
“This was amazing”: Mr. Bondi claps back at Mr. Hirono during question about political prosecution: 'He refused to meet with me'…Read more
Trump attorney general nominee Pam Bondi and Sen. Richard Blumenthal clash during confirmation hearing (Getty Images)
'sorry': Bondi blocks question from Democratic senator attacking another Trump candidate…Read more
capitol hill
Back to work: House Oversight Report Says Telework 'Wastes Billions' of Taxpayer Cash Ahead of First Hearing…Read More
“immediately”: Rookie Republican senator sets social media on fire with 'best' answer to Hegseth's answer on gender issue…Read more
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, participated in his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. (Getty Images)
“Green energy scam”: House Republican resolution would overturn Biden's gas water heater ban…Read more
All of America
“Vibe Shift”: Tennessee Legislature optimistic about SCOTUS case after 'radical gender ideology' reversal in lower court…Read more
University nightmare: The family lawyer who drafted the fraternity's pledge, hazy and weak, toasted the new law as a good start, but it wasn't enough…read more
“Unacceptable”: A new Republican bill aims to subject elite private universities to the same tax base as corporations…Read more
“Is that fair?”: Florida proposal would ban illegal immigrants in the U.S. from attending some universities…Read more
Will she run away?: Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is eyeing a candidacy for governor…Read more
Free tuition: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces plans to make tuition free at city and state universities…Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presents the 2025 state executive budget in the Red Room of the State Capitol on January 16, 2024 in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
Stockpile: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state will stockpile abortion pills ahead of President Trump's return to the White House…Read More
Special session: Tennessee convenes special session to fast-track President Trump's agenda on immigration, school choice, disaster relief…Read more
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