Politics

Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new FAA head amid rising concerns about air safety

By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that…

WATCH: 'Trump and I have a common goal,' Netanyahu says before meeting senators

By Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump agree on how to secure the release of Israeli hostages and end Hamas’ rule in Gaza.

Former White House doctor refuses to answer questions as House Republican probe Biden's health

By Matt Brown, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

President Joe Biden’s White House physician is refusing to answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office.

Trump's tariff blitz produces few trade deals but lots of uncertainty

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted “90 deals in 90 days.’’ The 90 days have come and gone and the tally of trade deals stands at two.

As Trump slashed weather agency, his appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing forecasts

By Brian Slodysko, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Companies poised to step into the void have ties to those tapped by President Donald Trump to run agencies that collect weather data and publish forecasts.

Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has sent out tariff letters to seven smaller U.S. trading partners in his first batch of import tax announcements of the day.

Trump's sweeping tariffs may overshadow Rubio's official trip to Asia

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Trump administration is seeking to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China's growing influence in the region. Trump on Monday sent notice to several countries about higher tariffs if they don't make trade deals with the U.S.

WATCH: Trump hosts West African leaders as region hit by U.S. aid cuts

By Monika Pronczuk, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts.

Israeli strike kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza as Netanyahu and Trump meet over a ceasefire

By Wafaa Shurafa, Kareem Chehayeb, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

As talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip resume, Palestinians in the battered enclave say they are desperate for deal to end the war. Israel and Hamas are considering a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal that would pause the war,…

WATCH: Senate committee considers nomination of NOAA head as criticisms made for Texas flood

By Michael Biesecker, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives.