Senate Approves Former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador
The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz, a former Florida lawmaker and Army Green Beret, as President Trump’s ambassador to the UN, just days before the annual UN General Assembly in New York. Waltz’s confirmation came with a narrow 47-43 vote, ending a few months of delay in the Senate. Most Democrats were against his appointment, […]
Senate Approves Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador
Senate Confirms Mike Waltz as U.N. Ambassador The Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Friday afternoon. Waltz’s confirmation came with a close vote of 47-43, just in time for the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting starting on September […]
House Approves Spending Bill to Prevent Shutdown, Only One Democrat Supports It
On Friday morning, the House passed a spending bill that will prevent a government shutdown for an additional seven weeks, though only one Democrat chose to back this significant legislation. The continuing resolution (CR) received 213 votes in favor and no votes against it, with three members abstaining, and has now been sent to the […]
Newsom approves a series of climate and energy laws in California
California Governor Signs Climate and Clean Energy Bill On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new initiative focused on climate and clean energy aimed at lowering electricity costs, stabilizing the oil market, and reducing air pollution. The legislation includes several key measures: it boosts climate credits on utility bills, expands the local electricity market […]
‘Honor Their Choice’: Starbucks Approves Public Use of Charlie Kirk’s Name on Orders
Starbucks Clarifies Policy on Customer Names Following Viral Incident Recently, Starbucks found itself in the middle of a social media storm after reports emerged that customers were told they couldn’t order using the name Charlie Kirk, a political figure and founder of Turning Point USA. Initially, some baristas hesitated to write Kirk’s name on cups, […]
Penn State Approves Increase in President’s Salary While Reducing Nearly Half of Its Campuses
Penn State Raises President’s Salary Amid Campus Closures Penn State University has approved a substantial salary increase for its president, even as it plans to close nearly half of its branch campuses. Last week, the university’s board voted overwhelmingly, 34-1, to boost President Neeli Bendapudi’s base salary from $950,000 to $1.4 million. This new contract […]
RFK’s Leading CDC Panel Approves Small Adjustment to Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Updates from the HHS Vaccine Committee The Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made some changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule. This adjustment affects the preferred formulation for a specific vaccine, leading to a delay in a vote and altering the timing for another vaccine. During a meeting that involved […]
House approves joint resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following assassination
House Passes Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk The House of Representatives approved a resolution on Friday to honor the “life and legacy” of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was tragically shot and killed during a speaking engagement at a university in Utah just a week prior. This resolution found solid bipartisan support, receiving 310 votes […]
Senate Approves 48 Nominees From Trump — Among Them Kimberly Guilfoyle — In One Vote
Senate Confirms 48 Trump Nominees in Party-Line Vote The Senate confirmed 48 candidates nominated by President Donald Trump in a single vote on Thursday. This came after Republicans adjusted the process just the week before. The confirmation votes swung 51 to 47 along party lines, allowing these nominees who hold federal positions and represent the […]
Council in DC approves new stadium for the Washington Commanders at the RFK location
Washington Commanders’ Stadium Plan Advances The Washington Commanders have officially secured final approval from the DC Council to start construction on a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site. This long process culminated in an 11-2 vote on Wednesday, granting approval for the ambitious $3.8 billion project. After nearly 30 years of playing at Landover, […]