The Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Here are some things to know about his new role. Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Feb. 20, 2025 Consumers have turned pessimistic about the economic outlook, as polls find a majority disapprove of Trump’s...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rep. Ritchie Torres, TLC Commissioner David Do and others to open and break ground on new public infrastructure projects in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. Denny Salas S...
MAINELY MITCHELL TO UNDERSTAND THE MAN WHO IS SENATE MAJORITY LEADER, YOU MUST TRAVEL TO WATERVILLE, MAINE, WHERE HE HAS LEBANESE ROOTS, AND TO PORTLAND, WHERE HE STILL DINES WITH CHILDHOOD PALSPeter Anderson, Globe Staff
Senate Confirms Kash Patel: What Now? Consumers have turned pessimistic about the economic outlook, as polls find a majority disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy. Tim SmartFeb. 20, 2025 Trump Plans Dragging Down Econ Outlook President Donald Trump’s Cabinet is made up lar...
He is also close with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who has influence on the Steering Committee. Hill, meanwhile, is the vice chair of the House Financial Services Committee and the chair of its subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion. In that role,...
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" he said. "This country has given so much to my family and me. The prospect of giving back at the highest levels of public service is a motivator if not a calling. Throughout this process, I have met so many freedom-loving Americans who care deeply about our nation, her...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly cited rail safety reform as a priority for the chamber, though timing for any action on the legislation is unclear. Despite that bipartisan effort, the Ohio Republican rarely voted with Democrats on legislation or nominations. So while h...
Lead Art: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks alongside Kate Farley (right), one of his guests for the State of the Union address, during a press conference on reproductive rights at the U.S. Capitol March 7, 2024. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Mar 2024 It’s a big...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday confirmed there will be an "amendment process" on the Laken Riley Act — and backed at least one proposed change to the bill from Sen. Joni Ernst. Ernst's (R-Iowa) amendment would add "Sarah's Law" to the bill. The existing language...