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Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge denies effort to block DOGE from DOL data access
In compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order, the CIA emailed a list of new employee names to the Office of Management and Budget over a non-classified system. The decision comes as part of the White House review process to reduce federal workforce.
Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead White House budget office
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Russell Vought as the next director of the powerful White House budget office, installing a conservative fiscal hawk who has promised to pursue sweeping spending cuts and empower President Donald Trump to conform the budget to his political views.
US Senate Confirms Trump Budget Director Pick Vought
The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Russell Vought as budget director on Thursday, placing the reins of government funding in the hands of hardline conservative who has advocated for reducing Congress's power over taxpayer dollars.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Senate confirms Russell Vought as OMB director
As President Donald Trump's second administration continued its swift recasting of the federal government and American foreign policy, the president issued a stunning proposal, saying the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip,
Senate Republicans confirm Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought as White House budget director
Democrats see Vought as the embodiment of a Trump agenda that they want to build their opposition message around — from his long-standing ties to Project 2025 to his support for slashing spending programs that benefit the middle class to his election denial.
Senate confirms Russell Vought as Trump’s next OMB director
Vought's return to the Office of Management and Budget is a green light for his radical overhaul of the federal government.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump terminates Biden access to classified information
While in the Dominican Republic, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will officially announce that the U.S. has seized a Venezuelan government plane, according to two officials familiar with the matter. The plane has been held in the Dominican Republic since it was identified in the country last September,
Senate Confirms Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought As Trump's Budget Director
Vought was confirmed on a party-line vote of 53-47, putting him into one of the most influential positions in the federal government.
Marco Rubio empowers State Department official Pete Marocco to run USAID
Marocco held several national security positions during the first Trump administration, including at USAID, where he tried to ...
Trump appointee said 'competent white men' must be in charge for 'things to work'
U.S. State Department hire Darren Beattie wrote on X: "Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work.
Trump says he'd deport US citizens convicted of crimes 'in a heartbeat' if legal
Marco Rubio met with El Salvador’s president and said they've agreed to not only take in deported foreign nationals who ...
Rubio to visit Middle East for second trip as secretary of state after Trump suggests US takeover of Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit four countries, including Israel, in the Middle East next week – a few days after President Trump proposed the U.S. take over Gaza.
US officials now say Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily
President Donald Trump’s top diplomat and his main spokesperson are walking back the idea that he wants the permanent ...
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Rubio says State Department will exempt select USAID programs from freeze
The secretary of state also said the State Department has reached out to USAID officials to help determine these exemptions.
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...
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Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel on first Mideast visit
On his second trip abroad as Trump's secretary of state, Marco Rubio is expected to be in full damage-control mode after the ...
Rubio takes victory lap at Panama Canal after nation agrees to exit Chinese initiative
Rubio toured the trans-continental passage during a multi-stop journey in South America, celebrating Panama's withdrawal from ...
Panama Accuses U.S. of Lying About Deal for Free Navy Canal Passage
The Panamanian leader says he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of ...
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
Less than a week after he shared the inauguration stage with a senior Catholic cardinal, Vice President JD Vance picked a ...
Marco Rubio Racks Up Early Victories for His New Boss
Secretary of State Rubio pushed Panama further from China, secured six Americans' release from Venezuela and ended a standoff with Colombia.