From the moment he hit the campaign trail and took office, President Donald J. Trump has prioritized the armed forces and supported their forgotten families. This included expanded federal job opportunities for spouses, improved occupational licensing portability across states, and greater access to remote and flexible work. On August 3, 2026, he built on that […] The post Military Spouses Gain Historic White House Commission Under Trump Executive Order appeared first on StoneZone .
From the moment he hit the campaign trail and took office, President Donald J. Trump has prioritized the armed forces and supported their forgotten families. This included expanded federal job opportunities for spouses, improved occupational licensing portability across states, and greater access to remote and flexible work. On August 3, 2026, he built on that momentum by signing an executive order establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission , the first of its kind. The panel is tasked with advising and assisting the president on matters affecting spouses and families. It will serve as a direct liaison between families and the White House, identifying common concerns, developing recommendations on housing, employment,…Open
The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz for Centers for Disease Control director on Wednesday, giving the beleaguered agency its first full-time political leader in almost a year. Why it matters: While the 51-44 vote marked a step toward refilling the depleted ranks of the Trump administration's health care leadership, it didn't fully resolve questions about whether Schwartz could steer clear of political interference. Driving the news: Just one Democrat — Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) — supported Schwartz's nomination, along with all of the Republicans present. - "She's got the qualifications for the job," Kaine told Politico last week after voting to advance Schwartz's nomination out of committee. Schwartz is a physician who worked at the…
The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz for Centers for Disease Control director on Wednesday, giving the beleaguered agency its first full-time political leader in almost a year. Why it matters: While the 51-44 vote marked a step toward refilling the depleted ranks of the Trump administration's health care leadership, it didn't fully resolve questions about whether Schwartz could steer clear of political interference. Driving the news: Just one Democrat — Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) — supported Schwartz's nomination, along with all of the Republicans present. - "She's got the qualifications for the job," Kaine told Politico last week after voting to advance Schwartz's nomination out of committee. Schwartz is a physician who worked at the…Open
The Justice Department said it was not releasing some information the state requested because federal court orders ban disclosing “victim-identifying information carte blanche."
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed delivers a victory speech after winning the Michigan Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate over Rep. Haley Stevens. He addresses his GOP opponent, Mike Rogers, and expresses gratitude for the win despite AIPAC attack ads. #AbdulElSayed #Michigan #Primary #Senate #Democrats #Nomination #Midterms #Election
