GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends RFK Jr. on vaccines, backs recess appointments as last resort
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Sunday defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, saying Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, is “extremely intelligent when it comes to” vaccines and questioning levels of autism in the U.S. “I’ve sat down and had a long conversation with […]
Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth denies sexual assault allegation, acknowledges payment to accuser
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s attorney on Sunday confirmed to NBC News that Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has named as his candidate for defense secretary, paid a woman an undisclosed amount after she accused him of sexual assault.source
Speaker Mike Johnson leaves the door open to recess appointments
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday left the door open to adjourning Congress so President-elect Donald Trump can appoint his Cabinet nominees outside of the usual Senate confirmation process if necessary.source
Carrots sold at Trader Joe's and Wegmans recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
If you do your weekly grocery rounds at Trader Joe’s or Wegmans, it might be time to check your fridge.source
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends RFK Jr. on vaccines, supports recess appointments as last resort
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Sunday defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, saying Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, is “extremely intelligent when it comes to” vaccines and questioning levels of autism in the U.S. “I’ve sat down and had a long conversation with […]
Sean 'Diddy' Combs obstructing justice from behind bars, federal prosecutors allege
Federal prosecutors have accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of breaking jail rules in an attempt to manipulate witness testimony and taint the potential jury pool in his case, according to a court document filed Friday.source
Las Vegas man who called 911 for help in break-in was fatally shot by officer
Las Vegas police are investigating after an officer fatally shot a 43-year-old father who had called 911 for help during a home break-in.source
'SNL' cold open: Biden feels like the 'This is fine' meme while meeting with Trump
“Saturday Night Live” parodied the meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden and introduced some of Trump’s picks for his cabinet. Cast member Sarah Sherman played former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s choice for attorney general, and Alec Baldwin appeared as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.source
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faced sex assault allegation
President-elect Trump has tapped oil industry CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary and part of his newly-formed energy council. Meanwhile, there may be new trouble for Trump’s pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth who reportedly paid a woman for her silence years after a sexual encounter at a Republican conference in 2017. NBC’s Allie Raffa […]