Christine Grady, a senior bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health who is married to Dr. Anthony Fauci, was fired by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Federal officials who were familiar with the most recent round of layoffs said that Grady was fired in part because she didn’t look into the … Read more
Last month, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed former President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, suggesting that the move could backfire on the former COVID czar. During a press conference, DeSantis reflected on the situation after a reporter pointed out that while Fauci is shielded from federal prosecution, he could still face legal … Read more
Federal prosecutors have charged a Tampa-area physician with a series of crimes connected to the production of harmful materials involving a child as well as attempts to incite the minor to engage in sexual activity. According to a Justice Department release, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the arrest of Dr. Stephen Andrew Leedy of … Read more
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reflected on the “shocking” nature of Democratic Party leaders turning against then-President Joe Biden, ultimately pressuring him to step aside from the race at an event this week. Now, a month into President Donald Trump’s second term, the Democratic Party is still grappling with the fallout from the … Read more
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” may already be on life support in the Republican-controlled Senate, and that’s only if it makes it out of the House, which has an even slimmer GOP majority. CNN reporter Manu Raju tweeted Monday that the bill already faces opposition from two Republican senators—Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), who voiced concerns … Read more
Republicans currently hold 53 of the 100 Senate seats, leaving Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) with little margin for error; he cannot afford more than three defections if he wants the reconciliation bill to reach Trump’s desk. Yet, even among Republicans, the bill’s specifics have sparked disputes between different factions within the party, Alternet reported. … Read more
If “Squad” Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) follows through on her latest anti-Trump pledge, she could face arrest, a spokeswoman from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned. Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, told Fox News viewers on Monday that the Bronx Democrat would be arrested if she engages in “the same … Read more
President Donald Trump has made a another appointment that has sent Democrats into a frenzy. On Thursday, the president announced the appointment of Judge Jeanine Pirro, co-host of the Fox News show “The Five,” to be the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. “I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed … Read more
The senator said he met with the nominee to alleviate some concerns, but those concerns still lingered on Tuesday when he spoke to CNN reporter Manu Raju. “At this point, I’ve indicated to the White House I wouldn’t support his nomination,” the senator said. “Most of my concerns relate to Jan. 6,” he said. “I … Read more
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is doubling down on her efforts to help migrants in the country illegally to evade capture and deportation. In an interview with NPR, the Bronx Democrat told host Steve Inskeep that she was going to continue providing guidance to illegal immigrants despite being threatened with potential federal charges by border czar Tom … Read more
