
Senate Panel OKs Scott Pruitt To Head EPA Despite Democrat No-Show
Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved Pruitt's nomination 11-0.
LEARN MORESenators voted 52-46 Friday to confirm Pruitt's nomination.
The border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, declared a state of emergency Wednesday after nearly 6,000 migrants crossed through from Mexico.
The 45-year-old nurse practitioner is accused of signing thousands of documents ordering a plethora of unnecessary medical items and tests.
The situation by Thursday made a disruption in government services likely as time runs out for Congress to act.
The storm, now about 340 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, is expected to bring heavy rain and storm surge.
Lizzo is facing a second lawsuit by a former employee who alleges she creating a workplace of harassment, discrimination and more.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end said he has made contact with Swift to invite her to watch him play in an upcoming game.