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RFK Jr and Democrats clash over his vaccine history in confirmation hearing

Democrats confront Trump’s pick for health secretary over his seemingly contradictory statements

The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejects 'anti-vaccine' label at confirmation hearing, but Democrats push back

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The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Senator Wyden Criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Vaccines

Sen. Wyden criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting vaccine conspiracies and profiting from them during a confirmation hearing.

Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing - Roll Call

Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his views on vaccines and abortion in a testy hearing before a Senate panel.

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025

Medicaid Portals Crash Nationwide As Court Pauses Trump's Funding Freeze

Organizations that depend on federal money expressed relief after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order to freeze federal aid. The decision gives more time for legal arguments.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

AOC Says Trump Holding Hospitals 'Hostage' As Medicaid Portals Go Down In All States After Freeze On Federal Grants And Loans

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said systems are expected to "be back online shortly". New York AG said she is suing the Trump administration over the freeze in federal funding

Latin Times · Jan 28, 2025

White House seeks to tamp down concerns over funding directive - Roll Call

The Trump administration tried to calm the waters after stakeholders, lobbyists and lawmakers scrambled to make sense of the directive.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

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Bessent easily confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary despite criticism levied by Democrats for his handling of self-employment taxes.

Roll Call · Jan 27, 2025

Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director

Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S.-China energy competition and policy priorities.

Finance Democrats seek assurances from Bessent on taxes ahead of vote - Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats want Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of panel vote Tuesday.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025

Trump vows to save TikTok as two GOP senators dig in on ban - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the deadline on the law that temporarily shut down the social media app over the weekend.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025

Trump Treasury Nominee Claims Foreign Companies Will Pay the Most for Increased Tariffs. An Independent Report Found Otherwise

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden dismissed treasury nominee Scott Bessent's claim, calling it "bologna" and reiterating his belief that workers and small businesses would actually pay the most.

Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025

Scott Bessent Challenges Sen. Wyden On Clean Energy Race

Discussion between Bessent and Sen. Wyden on U.S. and China's energy strategies and policies.

Bessent warns of 'devastating' consequences if tax cuts lapse - Roll Call

Taxes and tariffs took center stage Thursday at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s intended Treasury secretary nominee.

Treasury Secretary Pick Disputes Impact Of Proposed Tariffs

Debate over proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump and their impact on stakeholders, analyzed by Scott Bessent.

Treasury Secretary Nominee Accused Of Tax Loophole Manipulation

Senator Wyden raises concerns about nominee Bessent's tax loophole affecting Medicare funding and tax fairness.

The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2025

‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump

The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress

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Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025

Democrats: Bessent avoided Medicare tax on hedge fund earnings - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Roll Call · Jan 13, 2025

Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative - Roll Call

If Democrats want to dust off their 2017 playbook as they mount an offensive against extending expiring tax cuts, this month has provided lots of fodder.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again

State-backed cyberspies are exploiting ageing infrastructure to penetrate every corner of the US government, it seems – even its phone-tapping systems

Ethics Complaints Against Justices Thomas And Jackson Not Referred

U.S. Judicial Conference addresses ethics complaints against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Jackson without DOJ involvement.

Reason · Jan 3, 2025

The Roberts Rorschach Test

Who is defying the Courts?

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2024

Senate Democrats search for common ground with Kennedy - Roll Call

Some Senate Democrats are offering tentative support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s advocacy for better nutrition and health.

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