Democrats hammer RFK Jr. on shifting vaccine, abortion views
Senate Democrats on Wednesday grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President’s Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, during a contentious confirmation hearing, hitting the former Democrat and independent…
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Warren pushes Kennedy on his financial gain from vaccine lawsuits
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, obfuscated when asked in a heated exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) whether he would continue…
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FAQ: What to know about Trump’s plan to slash the federal workforce
The Trump administration told about 2 million federal employees they can opt to resign by next week and get paid through September, as part of a sweeping effort to eliminate…
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White House rescinds Trump’s funding freeze after massive backlash
Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded a memo Wednesday that had ordered a “temporary pause” on federal funding and unleashed major confusion…
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What federal workers should know about Trump administration’s ‘deferred resignation’ offer
The White House announced details Tuesday of a “deferred resignation” offer it made to federal employees that allows them to resign with pay through Sept. 30. Here’s what we know…
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The Year of the Snake is all about shedding that bad energy
The Year of the Snake has started, and the vibes are all about renewal and regeneration. Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in…
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Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday rescinded an order putting a widespread freeze on most federal grants and loans amid significant criticism, according to a new memo a…
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RFK Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled by Senators in his first confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday, during which he struggled to convince lawmakers…
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Playbook PM: RFK Jr. in the hot seat
BREAKING: “White House rescinds freeze on federal grants, in reversal,” by WaPo’s Jeff Stein: “The White House budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing federal grants, according to a…
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WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Powell holds news briefing after key interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve will announce in the afternoon what it will do with the federal funds rate, which controls how much banks charge for overnight loans. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
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