Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he was being sarcastic when he called reports that Iranian ships had slipped by a U.S. blockade “Awesome” in a post to X on Monday, responding to the news that as many as 26 vessels had avoided U.S. detection. Murphy brushed off criticisms that he had celebrated shortcomings in President … Read more
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Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief … Read more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ invitations to “F around and find out” on redistricting efforts in Florida, the next possible battleground in a nationwide struggle to gain partisan advantages from congressional district maps. “Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you to come down to Florida to campaign,” … Read more
The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators. Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) — a nonprofit that … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators about his response to the measles outbreak and his record on vaccines. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.
The Trump administration is working to finalize a bailout of Spirit Airlines. The deal under discussion would provide $500 million to strengthen the airline as it struggles to emerge from its second bankruptcy in two years. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has the late details.
Measure will also limit device use during passing periods, lunch and recess and block YouTube on district devices Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The Los Angeles unified school district’s board passed a resolution on Tuesday to curb students’ classroom screen time for the upcoming school … Read more
The prediction market company Kalshi has suspended three politicians for allegedly betting on their own political campaigns. They are banned from the platform for five years. NBC News’ Brian Cheung has more on the story.
Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the navy’s top civilian official, John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media, Sean Parnell, a Pentagon spokesperson, said Phelan was … Read more
