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Kash Patel’s confirmation to become the next director of the FBI moved forward in the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday with a 51-47 vote to break the filibuster. Republicans said they were happy that President Donald Trump’s choice “has the votes” and will be confirmed by the full Senate later on Thursday. Along party lines,…

Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI took a significant step forward on Tuesday as the Republican-controlled Senate voted to begin formal debate on his confirmation. The vote, which passed along party lines at 48–45, paves the way for Patel to be confirmed later this week. GOP senators expressed confidence that President Donald Trump’s pick…

In a story that has captivated the political and academic worlds alike, Kaya Walker, the former president of the NYU College Republicans chapter, has come forward to address a controversy that led to her resignation. The incident stemmed from comments she made about Barron Trump—son of former President Donald Trump—which many found to be unflattering.…

Former President Joe Biden’s decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates in the final days of his administration has sparked immediate pushback from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is now seeking ways to reverse those commutations. In a letter to Department of Justice employees, Bondi criticized Biden’s actions, stating that…

On her Fox News show, Laura Ingraham stirred political discourse by spotlighting certain Republican figures she accused of working against Donald Trump’s agenda. Among the names mentioned was South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, whose recent remarks raised eyebrows in GOP circles. Ingraham’s critique highlights ongoing tensions within the Republican Party as it navigates its future…

Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed by President Trump as co-chair of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will not assume the role. Hours after news broke, sources confirmed he was no longer affiliated with DOGE. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, is expected to announce a campaign for Ohio governor next week. He…

In a recent move to combat anti-Semitism, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that has significant implications for foreign students and individuals involved in pro-Palestinian protests. This order authorizes the deportation of international students who participate in demonstrations perceived as anti-Israel, aligning with the administration’s broader strategy to address campus activities deemed…

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at Mar-a-Lago this week and did not mince his words when asked about a few hot-button issues. Trump spoke to reporters in a photo op at Mar-a-Lago as he signed executive actions and spoke about billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). One exchange went viral…

In today’s world, where automated self-service checkouts have become the norm in supermarkets, one UK grocery chain is taking a courageous step back towards the days of fully-staffed checkouts. Booths, an upmarket supermarket chain with 27 stores across Northern England in Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Cheshire, has made the bold decision to bid farewell to…

Several sources, including family members and people who work in politics, said that First Lady Jill Biden did a lot to help President Joe Biden, her husband, stay in the race before he dropped out in June. Jill Biden’s ex-husband Bill Stevenson said that she is “not the same person” he married in 1970 and…