White House withdraws Elise Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador
UNITED NATIONS — The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for President Trump’s Cabinet…
Oz pledges to fight healthcare fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz promised senators on Friday to fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the…
Dave Weldon says his nomination to be CDC director is withdrawn
Dave Weldon said Thursday that Trump administration dropped his nomination to take over as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. File Photo…
Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
WASHINGTON — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The…
The Hollywood Premiere Motel may soon become a historic monument
The Hollywood Premiere Motel hasn’t won any prizes lately. It has a 1.5 star rating on Trip Advisor, which ranks it 112th of 118 motels…
Jannik Sinner: Laureus award nomination withdrawn after world number one’s doping ban
Jannik Sinner's nomination for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award has been withdrawn after he was given a three-month doping ban.The world number…
Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner
Never question the way Hollywood loves a good old biopic. After all, the 77th Academy Awards ceremony, held on Feb. 27, 2005, at the Kodak…
Linda McMahon’s nomination as Education secretary moves to full Senate
Linda McMahon's nomination to serve as Education secretary advanced through a Senate committee Thursday, setting up a vote by the full chamber. Photo by Annabelle…
Cynthia Erivo to host Tonys as whirlwind year continues
Ever since “Wicked” hit theaters last November, Cynthia Erivo has been defying gravity. From starring in one of 2024’s biggest movies to embarking on a…
Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump pick to lead FBI
WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director, pushing past…
These days an Oscar snub is almost a badge of honor
The 97th Academy Award nominations have been announced and, sorry, Pamela, you’re not on the invite list. But take comfort, you’re in very good company.Every…
Was Sen. Cassidy’s deal with RFK Jr. to protect vaccines a mistake?
In the days leading up to a pivotal vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to become America’s top heath official, all eyes were focused…
Karla Sofia Gascón tweets turn Oscars first into Oscars nightmare
Karla Sofia Gascón has put Oscar voters between a historic first and a hard place.When she received a nomination for best actress in a leading…
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump pick to oversee spy agencies, clears Senate panel
WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard‘s nomination to be President Trump’s director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic…
Senate panel backs Kennedy’s nomination as health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the sprawling federal bureaucracy responsible for the healthcare of millions of Americans, received the backing of…
Party-line Senate committee vote advances Pam Bondi’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved the nomination of Trump attorney Pam Bondi to be the next Attorney General. The party-line 12-10 vote sends the…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a ‘predator,’ cousin Caroline warns
WASHINGTON — Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate in a letter Tuesday to reject the…
All the 2025 best picture Oscar nominees, ranked from worst to best
Timothée Chalamet, left, and Austin Butler in the movie “Dune: Part Two.” (Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros.) Sixty years ago, when Frank Herbert published his…
Hegseth’s defense secretary nomination heads for Senate confirmation vote
1 of 2 | Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth (C) arrives to testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing this past week at the…
Grieving what we’ve lost – Los Angeles Times
My nephew Matt sent me a text Wednesday morning, asking if he and his family could stay with us should they need to evacuate their…