Trump signs orders to eliminate DEI from US military and reinstate troops who refused Covid vaccines – as it happened

This blog has now closed. Read our latest story hereThe Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of the billionaire hedge fund manager, Scott Bessent, as treasury secretary.On Saturday, the Senate voted 67-23 to advance Bessent’s nomination. A final vote is scheduled to take place this evening at 5.30pm ET. Continue reading...

Trump signs orders to eliminate DEI from US military and reinstate troops who refused Covid vaccines – as it happened

This blog has now closed. Read our latest story here

The Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of the billionaire hedge fund manager, Scott Bessent, as treasury secretary.

On Saturday, the Senate voted 67-23 to advance Bessent’s nomination. A final vote is scheduled to take place this evening at 5.30pm ET. Continue reading...