Senate confirms Pam Bondi to lead Justice Department
The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Pam Bondi as the next attorney general, giving her control of a Justice Department embroiled in controversy. The vote was 54-46. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.)...
View Article5 takeaways from the Trump, Netanyahu joint presser
President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his proposal for Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip and announced that the U.S. will take over the tiny territory in a joint press conference alongside...
View ArticleKentucky lawmakers send bill to cut the state's income tax to the governor....
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers completed their work Tuesday to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate, delivering on a top Republican priority just five days into this year's session....
View ArticleUSAID workers placed on administrative leave 'until further notice'
Employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are being placed on administrative leave with pay "until further notice," according to letters reviewed by The Hill. Employees must...
View ArticleRepublicans scramble for solutions on Trump legislative agenda after punting...
House Republicans are scrambling to find a solution to internal disagreements over their plan to pass President Trump’s sprawling agenda, an effort that kicked into high gear after leadership was...
View ArticleShutdown fears grow as Trump battles multiply
The odds of a government shutdown are surging as President Trump battles Democrats over efforts to freeze funding and Republicans brawl internally over the size and scope of potential cuts. With a...
View ArticleDemocrats struggle with big question: Who is the leader of their party?
A big question has been on the minds of Democrats since their grueling loss in November: Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)? House Minority...
View ArticleDemocrats accuse DOGE of going after NOAA
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of improperly inserting itself into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In a...
View ArticleCalifornia governor seeks disaster relief aid
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - California Congresswoman Judy Chu's district includes Pasadena, which was devastated by wildfires. "The fires have been contained, thank goodness for that, but now we get to see...
View ArticleHow Kentucky-made products could be impacted by potential tariffs
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Although the tariffs intended for Mexico and Canada have been suspended...
View ArticleLawmaker wants to prevent 'sanctuary cities' in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky lawmaker has filed a bill to prohibit local governments from obstructing the repatriations or identification of people living in the country illegally. “The...
View ArticleLegislature limiting governor pardoning power moves forward in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A measure to put a time limit on the governor's pardoning power in Kentucky is moving forward in Frankfort. A proposal by Sen. Chris McDaniel would prevent a governor from...
View ArticleTrump signs executive order banning transgender athletes
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Donald Trump is blocking transgender athletes from competing in women's sports with a new executive order. The move adds to the steps the new administration is taking...
View Article5 takeaways as Trump’s Gaza Strip proposal reverberates
Aftershocks reverberated Wednesday from President Trump’s declaration the previous day that the United States should take “long-term ownership” of Gaza and that the Palestinians who live there should...
View Article50 states, 50 protests, 1 day comes to Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — President Donald Trump is just 16 days into his presidency, and his critics across the country have been speaking out against many of his executive actions and new policies....
View ArticleSenate GOP looks to leapfrog House in Trump agenda battle
House and Senate Republicans are plowing full steam ahead with conflicting strategies to enact President Trump’s sweeping agenda, putting the two conferences on a collision course. The contrasting...
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Does DOGE have your personal information?
(NewsNation) — Current and former officials have been raising the alarm after a team led by Elon Musk was granted access to the Treasury's payment systems, which include sensitive data on millions of...
View ArticleGroup of 'concerned' seniors escorted out of McConnell's Lexington office
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police escorted several people from Sen. Mitch McConnell's Lexington office on Thursday morning. Kim Edwards told FOX 56 she showed up to McConnell's office to express her...
View ArticleLawmakers debate response to California wildfires
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR)-- House lawmakers Thursday debated whether regulations contributed to the wildfires that devastated the LA area. Republicans labeled the committee's hearing the "Consequences of...
View ArticleIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the rounds on Capitol Hill Thursday following his one-on-one with President Donald Trump at the White House. Netanyahu met with...
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