As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our historical memory naturally favors the loudest, most immediate demonstrations of 1776. We celebrate the public readings in city squares, the ringing of bells, and the toppling of King George III’s statue in New York. Yet the most enduring lesson for a country once […]
Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton announced Wednesday that U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing to be the next director of […]
Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump abruptly halted the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as the US’s top intelligence chief early Wednesday, in a move that will allow Trump’s controversial selection for acting director of national security, Bill Pulte, to assume the role and remain in place for at least several weeks until Clayton is confirmed.Trump pushed the Senate to confirm Clayton after his appointment of Pulte as acting director sparked bipartisan pushback and stalled his administration’s push for renewal of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa). Continue reading...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is headed for a rocky Senate confirmation process to take on the role permanently as several Republican senators raise concerns about his credibility and independence from President Trump. Blanche faced withering criticism from Senate Republicans during a private meeting last month at which more than 20 GOP lawmakers vented their…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche began meeting with Republican senators Monday as he launches a monthlong confirmation process. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was Blanche’s first stop as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will eventually process his nomination. Grassley, in a statement Monday, was positive about Blanche’s career so far. “I appreciated the opportunity…
Ahead of Iran's opening World Cup match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday, large protests against the Iranian regime are taking place in front of the venue.
Donald Trump's decision to host a UFC fight at the White House is a sign of far-reaching changes in American culture and politics.
Two phone calls, one goal: peace - what a way to celebrate his birthday! The post PEACEMAKER IS BACK: Trump Speaks With Both Putin and Zelensky, Appears to Re-Engage in the Russia-Ukraine Peace Process appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US and Iran are on the cusp of a deal to end their conflict. The reality has proven more elusive — in part because of the nature of the negotiations themselves.