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Defense Secretary Austin tells Congress 6-month funding stopgap would be devastating to our readiness

Monday, September 9

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a weekend letter to Congressional appropriators urging them to pass government funding bills after the election in the "vulnerable time around transitions" to "uphold the bipartisan tradition of funding our nation’s defense prior to the inauguration of... Read More.

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra breaks down Medicare drug price talks

Saturday, August 17

(WASHINGTON) When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, there was a key provision that the Biden administration fought hard for. For years, private insurance companies negotiated with drug makers over prescription prices.However, Medicare, representing 50 million seniors, did not have the same... Read More.

Secretary Mayorkas announces independent review of Trump assassination attempt

Monday, July 22

(WASHINGTON) -- Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said there will be a bipartisan, independent review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.The independent review will be made up of four people: former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano; Frances Townsend, the former... Read More.

DHS secretary says direct line of sight should not occur in wake of Trump assassination attempt

Monday, July 15

(WASHINGTON) -- The gunman who fired on former President Donald Trump on Saturday should never have been able to get a "direct line" of sight, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said."A direct line of sight like that to the former president should not occur,"... Read More.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says use of Russian assets from Ukraine is not theft despite Putins claims

Sunday, June 16

(NEW YORK) -- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joined ABC News' "This Week" to discuss the $50 billion loan to

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas speaks on Biden order restricting asylum

Thursday, June 6

(NEW YORK) -- Immigration policy will be a major factor in November elections. And a few months ago, it looked like lawmakers might have a bipartisan immigration reform bill in the works.The bill, from senators like Republican James Lankford, had a number of provisions... Read More.

Defense Secretary Austins chief of staff steps down

Wednesday, June 5

(NEW YORK) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff is stepping down, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, five months after Austin and his top aide faced blowback for not telling the White House that he was in the hospital for treatment of prostate cancer.Officials... Read More.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austins medical procedure is over, resumed functions and duties

Saturday, May 25

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned home following his "non-surgical medical procedure" on Friday, and his since resumed his duties, said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's top spokesman.Austin underwent the two-and-a-half hour procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, during... Read More.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to temporarily transfer duties as he undergoes medical procedure

Friday, May 24

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo what the Pentagon is describing as "a scheduled, elective and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his previously reported bladder issue" on Friday night that will lead him to temporarily transfer his authorities to Deputy... Read More.

Education Secretary Cardona condemns antisemitism at House hearing

Wednesday, May 8

(WASHINGTON) -- Education Secretary Miguel Cardona faced a barrage of questions on antisemitism and college protests during a more than three-hour hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, but repeatedly condemned all forms of hate."Make no mistake, antisemitism is discrimination and is prohibited by Title... Read More.

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Defense Secretary Austin tells Congress 6-month funding stopgap would be devastating to our readiness

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra breaks down Medicare drug price talks

Secretary Mayorkas announces independent review of Trump assassination attempt

DHS secretary says direct line of sight should not occur in wake of Trump assassination attempt

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says use of Russian assets from Ukraine is not theft despite Putins claims

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas speaks on Biden order restricting asylum

Defense Secretary Austins chief of staff steps down

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austins medical procedure is over, resumed functions and duties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to temporarily transfer duties as he undergoes medical procedure

Education Secretary Cardona condemns antisemitism at House hearing

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