Wednesday, April 08, 2026 5:20 PM ET
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EPA chief Lee Zeldin tells climate skeptics to "celebrate vindication" -- The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.2 hours ago
Vance praises Hungary's Orban, accuses EU of influencing election -- Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."5 hours ago
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe -- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.6 hours ago
Here's how much caffeine the U.S. military consumed during the Iran war -- Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military has consumed nearly 1 million gallons of coffee and an unspecified amount of nicotine.7 hours ago
Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement -- Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."8 hours ago
Bible stories might be made required reading for Texas public school students -- A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.10 hours ago
Trump admin. personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records -- The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.12 hours ago
Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA -- In his first official visit to a tiny North Carolina town devastated by Hurricane Helene, new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin reassured locals he intends to reform FEMA - not eliminate it.19 hours ago
Republican Clay Fuller to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in House -- Republican Clay Fuller faced Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia runoff election after Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her House seat.20 hours ago
Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal -- Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."21 hours ago
Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen -- President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.18 hours ago
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week. -- Apr 79 minutes ago
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently -- "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor." -- Apr 71 hour ago
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional -- A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional. -- Apr 75 hours ago