Trump’s pick to lead NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, confirmed by Senate
The entire Senate confirmed the election of President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening to lead National Institutes of Health (NIH) Dr. Jay Bhatacharya. The party's votes voted in line with party's policy to advance Bhatacharya, following approval by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, leading to today's Senate vote. Bhatacharya, a doctor, […]
Trump’s Nominee For Secretary Of U.S. Navy, John Phelan, Confirmed By Senate
Donald Trump's candidate for the US presidential election will listen at a Senate Armed Service Confirmation hearing on February 27, 2025 in Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Ferran, a Florida businessman, spoke to the senators on a variety of topics, including improving US Navy retention. (Photo: Anna Money Maker/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers3:35pm – […]
Senate confirms Trump's nominee to run NIH
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed health researcher Jay Bhatacharya as the next leader of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya was confirmed in 53-47 party-affiliated votes. Bhattacharya has become a celebrity among many Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic, criticizing masking orders, school closures and other measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. Bhattacharya […]
Senate Armed Services Chair Unveils Investigation into Controversial War Plan Group Chat
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) confirmed on Tuesday that the committee intends to examine Atlantic reports of signal group chats that were mistakenly included in deliberations regarding war planning with senior officials from the Trump administration. “We will investigate this matter to uncover the facts, as this raises significant concerns, and it is […]
Dr Oz clears committee in bid to run Medicare, Medicaid, now faces full Senate
The Senate Finance Committee voted in line with party policy Tuesday afternoon to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz. The party vote, which saw 14 GOP senators vote in favor of Oz's nomination and 13 Democrats opposed it, follows two hearings by the Senate […]
Florida Senate Weighs Bill to Allow Defensive Carry on College Campuses
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday weighs in on legislation that will allow college students to carry firearms on campus for self-defense. This Act, SB 814, is sponsored by Senator Randefine (R-FL). A fine has been issued press release “Adults should have the right to protect themselves on campus, especially after so many […]
Likely Michigan Senate candidate: It's time for Schumer to step back
Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D.), said she is likely a candidate for her state's Open US Senate seat, and in a new interview she believes it's time for Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) to step back. “I think so,” McMorrow said. In an interview with Politico Magazine When it was released on Tuesday, when […]
Likely Dem Senate Candidate In Swing State Says Schumer Should Step Down
Another well-known Democrat has called on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to step down as the party leader faces growing criticism of his decision to advance the GOP spending bill. Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat, is considering jumping into the state's Democratic primary for an open Senate seat, but Schumer said he should step […]
Senate committee to vote on Dr. Oz’s nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote late this afternoon on whether to advance President Donald Trump's pick and lead Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to the Senate confirmation vote. The vote follows two hearings by a committee that investigated OZ on plans for a federal healthcare program, his […]
Schumer says push to shutter Education Department would be DOA in Senate
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., declared that if Republicans pushed measures through the Senate to close the Department of Education, it was “dead on arrival.” President Donald Trump recently called on “To the fullest extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to promote the Department of Education closure, and ensure education […]