George Clooney, high-profile fundraiser, asks Biden to leave race
Democrats would lose presidential race as well as all control in Congress with him as nominee, actor says in a New York Times opinion piece Wednesday.
Leadership
Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.
Today, the Senate confirmation process takes almost twice as long as it did during President Reagan’s term in the 1980s.
Conspiracy promoter Patel may help lead in second Trump administration
The swaggering campaign surrogate is poised to take on an influential role in the federal government if Trump wins a second term.
Jill Biden launches campaign outreach to veterans, military families
The new group aims to engage and mobilize millions of veterans and military families to vote to reelect President Joe Biden.
Biden to host NATO summit geared at ‘managing expectations’
Officials in Kyiv don't expect an invitation to join the alliance this week. “The question is what we will get instead," said one Ukrainian lawmaker.
Top State Department official to become Austin’s new chief of staff
The decision puts to rest Chollet's stalled nomination to take over the Pentagon's top policy role.
VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next month
Kimberly Jackson has served as the VA's top advisor since last fall, and will leave the post in mid-July.
Many software makers will miss Biden’s cybersecurity deadline today
A survey found that many software companies working with the federal government will not in compliance with an executive order.
Yellen, Collins say Treasury contract policies on telework need review
Republicans in Congress have expressed frustration with what they say are largely empty federal office buildings paid for by taxpayers.
Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M
John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.
Biden rolls out asylum restrictions to help ‘gain control’ of border
The president said he preferred more lasting action via legislation but “Republicans have left me no choice.”
‘America’s gatekeeper’ has a message for small defense contractors
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is at the heart of protecting national security personnel and the defense industrial base.
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022
The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony
Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.
Biden says each generation has to earn freedom, in Memorial Day speech
Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in Gaza
The group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.
