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Kash Patel Passes Senate Panel Vote Amid FBI Turmoil
The vote moved Mr. Patel, a Trump loyalist, one step closer to leading the nation’s premier law enforcement agency.The New York Times - 4h -
Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing
Senators pressed Linda McMahon on what it would look like if the Department of Education were dismantled and how she would enforce civil rights laws during her confirmation hearing Thursday to be ...NBC News - 4h -
Senate panel advances Kash Patel bid to lead FBI
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel in a strict party-line vote, clearing the way for President Trump's pick to lead the FBI to get a vote on the full ...The Hill - 5h -
Watch live: Linda McMahon, Trump's pick to lead Education, faces Senate confirmation hearing
Linda McMahon, tapped by President Trump to serve as the leader of the embattled Education Department, is set to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump education pick Linda McMahon to face Senate grilling
Trump's nominee for education secretary, Linda McMahon, is set to face questioning from senators at 10 a.m. ET amid his promises to abolish the department.NBC News - 9h -
Former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general explains why Trump firing FBI agents could be a danger
The head of the FBI Agents Association is urging Congress to protect nearly 1,000 federal agents against potential termination by the Trump administration. Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney ...CBS News - 20h -
Senate GOP moves first to advance Trump priorities in race with House
Senate Republicans on Wednesday fired the opening salvo in the battle to implement President Trump's agenda by advancing a budget resolution focused on immigration and military priorities, putting ...The Hill - 22h -
Democrat accuses Trump FBI pick Kash Patel of secretly ordering firings
Sen. Dick Durbin accused Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, of secretly orchestrating the firings of FBI officials.NBC News - 1d -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel accused of directing staff purge while still a nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin alleged that Kash Patel's orders are being carried out by officials including Trump aide Stephen Miller and acting deputy AG Emil Bove.CNBC - 2d -
30 House Democrats call on Senate to reject Patel's FBI nomination
A coalition of 30 House Democrats is asking Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI. The letter comes just days before the ...The Hill - 2d -
Panel rules for Lore, A-Rod in Timberwolves sale
The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves must continue as planned, after an arbitration panel ruled Monday that controlling owner Glen Taylor must cede control of the club to partners ...ESPN - 2d -
Judge orders FBI to release some information in Trump documents case
Judge Beryl Howell issued a memorandum opinion on Monday.ABC News - 2d -
Majority of Americans approve of Trump's job performance so far, CBS News poll finds
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration orders list of new FBI recruits, deepening fears of cuts
The Trump administration has asked the FBI for a list of probationary employees and individual justifications for keeping anyone who has been at the bureau for less than two years.NBC News - 2d -
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is another step closer to Senate confirmationABC News - 2d -
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for top intelligence official, clears key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence.NBC News - 2d -
Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
Presented by March of Dimes — President Trump's job approval rating after three tumultuous weeks in office is as high as it’s ever been, despite outrage in Washington {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump gets high approval ratings for his first weeks, new CBS poll finds
President Donald Trump received positive marks on immigration policy, his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and more.CNBC - 3d -
Potential mass layoffs at FBI as tensions run high during Trump era
President Trump said he intends to fire some FBI personnel who worked on the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Nicole Sgaga reports.CBS News - 3d -
Schumer lays out Senate Democrats' strategy to push back against Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed Democrats' efforts to combat what he called a "coordinated assault" by President Trump.CBS News - 3d -
New poll on Trump approval rating as steel, aluminum tariffs set
A recent CBS News poll shows a favorable view among a majority of Americans on President Trump's actions during his second term. This comes as news emerges of tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Justice Department, FBI bracing for more firings amid Trump changes
More shake-ups are expected at the Department of Justice as Pam Bondi's first full week as U.S. attorney general begins with new policies and initiatives likely. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 3d -
Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump
Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.The Hill - 3d -
Trump gets positive approval ratings on opening weeks of presidency in new CBS News poll
President Trump's first weeks back in the White House are getting mostly positive marks in a new CBS News poll, though 66% say Mr. Trump isn't focusing enough on lowering prices. CBS News chief ...CBS News - 3d -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; president sees 53% approval in new poll
President Trump told reporters Sunday that he would slap a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The move comes as a new CBS News poll shows 53% of people, 94% of Republicans and 15% of ...CBS News - 3d -
GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers
GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump's agenda The White House has signaled that ...The Hill - 3d -
House, Senate Republicans race each other to advance Trump agenda
House and Senate Republicans are racing each other this week to see who can advance President Trump’s sprawling domestic agenda, as the two chambers move forward with their contrasting legislative ...The Hill - 3d -
New poll shows positive approval for Trump's first weeks back in office
As President Trump carries out his agenda with dramatic changes to the government, a new CBS News/YouGov survey shows the American public largely approves. 70% of respondents say Mr. Trump is doing ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump starts term with positive approval rating in CBS poll
President Trump has started his second term with a positive approval rating in a new CBS/YouGov poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 53 percent of respondents said that when it comes to “the way Donald ...The Hill - 4d -
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump's actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue ...The Hill - 4d -
Poll: Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.CBS News - 4d -
Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labourFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.Wired - 6d -
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - Feb. 6