President Donald J. Trump has announced a new nominee for one of the nation’s most visible public health roles, selecting Nicole Saphier to serve as U.S. surgeon general after withdrawing the stalled nomination of Casey Means. The move places a well-known physician and media contributor at the forefront

A U.S. State Department official has been dismissed following revelations that he concealed a romantic relationship with a woman linked to the Chinese Communist Party—raising serious concerns about national security and adherence to diplomatic protocols under President Donald J. Trump’s administration. The officer, identified as Daniel Choi,

Senate Democrats renewed their criticism of President Donald J. Trump’s Iran strategy this week, with Sen. Adam Schiff delivering a sharply worded floor speech focused on the human and financial costs of the conflict—even as the administration signals that hostilities have effectively come to a halt. Speaking on

The U.S. Senate has taken another step toward reshaping the federal judiciary under President Donald J. Trump, advancing the confirmation of judicial nominee Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The chamber voted 53–46 to move forward with

The Trump administration is pivoting to a high-stakes economic strategy against Iran, replacing direct military action with an aggressive blockade designed to force the regime back to the negotiating table and abandon its nuclear ambitions. President Donald J. Trump signaled earlier this week that Tehran is running out of time

House Republicans took a major step toward restoring full operational strength at the Department of Homeland Security, approving a critical budget framework designed to fund immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Donald J. Trump’s second term. In a razor-thin 215-211 vote, the GOP-controlled chamber advanced the Senate-backed blueprint,

A heated clash on live television underscored the deep divide in America’s political discourse this week, as a CNN panel spiraled into chaos during a debate over President Donald J. Trump’s approach to Iran. The confrontation unfolded on NewsNight, where CNN contributor Scott Jennings sharply rebuked MeidasTouch commentator

The House of Representatives has moved decisively to end a prolonged Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, approving a targeted measure that now heads to the desk of Donald J. Trump for final approval. The vote marks a significant step toward restoring stability after a shutdown that dragged on for

A Democratic candidate for the Indiana State Senate is facing criminal charges after a weekend arrest that has raised serious questions about judgment and fitness for office. According to local reports, Andrew Dezelan was taken into custody Sunday evening in Fishers, Indiana, and charged with cocaine possession and resisting law