President Trump said he will nominate acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently lead the department. The Senate-confirmed role follows Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure amid reported misconduct scrutiny.
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The Trump administration asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, with about $67 billion directed to Pentagon needs tied to the Iran war. The request faces resistance after lawmakers passed a war powers resolution challenging the president’s military action.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning, his spokesperson said, without giving details about his condition. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has had several health incidents in recent years, including falls and prior hospitalizations.
Trump defended a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and declined to rule out payments for Jan. 6 defendants charged with assaulting police. He also claimed without evidence that California elections were rigged as votes continued to be counted.
President Trump named FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard at the end of June. Pulte will keep his housing agency roles while taking over the intelligence office temporarily.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and MAGA allies, defeats incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. The costly race featured heavy spending from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.