Politics
US Political Developments: Trump's Appointments and Plans
President Trump has appointed Kyle Diamantas as the acting FDA commissioner, replacing Marty Makary. The White House also detailed a $1 billion spending plan for ballroom security, following a budget reconciliation bill. Additionally, Trump is set to visit China this week for high-stakes talks.
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The Hill
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said President Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, which has been endorsed by several Republican senators, “isn’t enough” to make a meaningful difference to Americans who have seen their fuel costs soar since the start of the conflict with I
2026-05-12 19:48 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the two leaders are expected to tackle a number of issues including the war in Iran and trade. The meeting marks the first state visit to China since Trump’s last trip in 2017. The
2026-05-12 20:04 UTC
The Hill
The White House on Tuesday submitted a line-by-line spending plan to Senate Republicans outlining how the allocation of $1 billion would be used for ballroom security after the measure was included in a budget reconciliation bill released last week by the Judiciary panel and the Senate Homeland Secu
2026-05-12 20:05 UTC
The Hill
President Trump named a new temporary leader at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA following reports that the agency’s commissioner, Marty Makary, would resign on Tuesday. Trump announced on Truth Social that Deputy FDA Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, “a very talented person,” will serve a
2026-05-12 20:10 UTC