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Democratic senators want more details on costs and impact of border mission

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After senior U.S. military officials told Congress they do not know yet how much the surge of active-duty military forces to the southern border with Mexico and the buildup of infrastructure to house thousands of migrants at Guantanamo might end up costing,... Read More.

Lawmakers worry China could take over after Trump pauses foreign aid

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs and non-governmental organizations funded largely by American grants await answers on the fate of funds critical to their missions abroad.An... Read More.

New Yorks top federal prosecutor steps down amid tension with DOJ over Mayor Adams case

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, submitted her resignation Thursday, according to a source familiar with the move. Multiple members of the office where the case was to be reassigned have resigned as well.Sassoon sent... Read More.

3 things to watch for as RFK Jr. takes the helm as health secretary

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as the nation's next health secretary Thursday, his first order of business will be to investigate America's problem with chronic illnesses.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that President Donald Trump will... Read More.

Aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman collides with ship in Mediterranean Sea

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(PORT SAID, Egypt) -- The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a large merchant vessel Wednesday night in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea."The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision... Read More.

Linda McMahon steps into the nomination ring as Trumps vow to kill Dept. of Ed casts shadow

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Months after she was announced to be President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education, Linda McMahon is on the hot seat in Capitol Hill Thursday as she faces senators over the future of the agency, which the president has... Read More.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as Trumps health secretary

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services was officially confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.The final vote was 52 to 48.Sen. Mitch McConnell, who overcame polio at a young age, was the sole Republican to... Read More.

FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the Federal Communications Commission said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's corporate diversity initiatives.In a post on X, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he is concerned the companies "may... Read More.

Exclusive: Gabbard to meet with US allies in Munich on first trip as DNI

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- During her first full day as director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard will travel to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where she will hold 30 bilateral meetings with counterparts, including key U.S. allies Great Britain, France, Australia, and Germany, Alexa Henning,... Read More.

Top public school teachers fear looming Department of Education changes

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ahead of Linda McMahon's hearing to become the next secretary of the Department of Education, America's state teachers of the year for 2024 have said they worry the future of public education is under direct attack.De'Shawn C. Washington, the 2024 Massachusetts teacher... Read More.