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Ahead of Kennedy confirmation vote, Senate Democrats demand more details on his finances

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With a committee vote scheduled Tuesday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Senate Democrats are demanding more details on the nominee's connections to vaccine lawsuits and are saying Kennedy should promise to recuse... Read More.

US orders airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States used manned fighter jets to conduct an airstrike against Islamic State targets in Somalia on Saturday, three U.S. officials told ABC News on Saturday.President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the airstrike, claiming no civilians were harmed... Read More.

Third Black Hawk soldier killed in DC crash identified

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Army identified Saturday the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River Wednesday night as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach.Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, was the last member of the helicopter's crew to be... Read More.

Trump set to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is set to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, placing pressure on three top U.S. trade partners while risking price increases for essential products like gasoline and groceries.The policy is expected to slap a... Read More.

Rubio to focus on curbing immigration, countering China in Latin America

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on his first diplomatic mission abroad since being confirmed to his post, visiting five countries in Central and South America over the first week of February.During the trip, Rubio is expected to reinforce... Read More.

In major reversal, Kennedy tells senators he wont take money from vaccine lawsuit

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a bruising round of confirmation hearings this week that left Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation in doubt, the nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services declared in a written statement to senators on Friday that, if confirmed,... Read More.

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution."During the pendency of the Temporary Restraining Order, Defendants shall not pause, freeze,... Read More.

Trump administration compiling list of FBI agents to potentially fire or force out: Sources

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is compiling a list of agents and other FBI officials from around the country who they believe should be fired or forced to resign in the coming days, several sources told ABC News.Trump administration officials are especially looking at... Read More.

DOJ probing sheriff over undocumented immigrants release

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In what appears to be part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against sanctuary cities, the Justice Department is investigating a sheriff in upstate New York who released an undocumented man later taken into custody by federal agents.The US Attorney's office... Read More.

Federal workers told offer to get paid through September if they resign is valid, lawful

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal workers across the government on Friday received emails from top officials at their agencies informing them that the resignation offers they received earlier this week are "valid, lawful, and will be honored."The White House's Office of Personnel Management had told government workers... Read More.