Outgoing GOP congressman seeks role as Trump’s drug czar after first nominee falls through

Outgoing GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., is gunning to be the next leader of President-elect Donald Trump’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), after Trump’s first nominee withdrew his name from the running, a source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital.  D’Esposito has been working to consolidate support from regional law enforcement unions to support […]

Supreme Court weighs transgender youth treatments in landmark case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a high-profile case regarding whether states can ban minors from receiving gender transition medical care under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, a closely-watched case that could impact the care and treatment for young people in at least half of U.S. states. The case, […]

Sen. Hawley: Hegseth Canceled Meeting

As Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be secretary of defense continues to come under scrutiny, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said Wednesday that a meeting between the two was canceled.

Pete Hegseth ramps up Pentagon pitch with back-to-back meetings on Capitol Hill

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is ramping up his pitch to lead the Pentagon with back-to-back meetings on Capitol Hill. Since his nomination, Hegseth has been meeting privately with senators in Washington, D.C., in an effort to earn their support ahead of his confirmation hearing next year. Hegseth was back […]