President Donald Trump has nominated Susan Monarez, the current acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to assume the role permanently. Monarez, who has been leading the agency on an interim basis, brings extensive experience in public health and emergency preparedness. If confirmed, she will oversee the nation’s disease prevention strategies and health policies at a critical time.
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement to ensure a stable supply of rare earths and critical minerals. The pact comes as China moves to tighten its grip on global access to these vital materials.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Texas case backed by President Donald Trump’s administration defending a law that bans illegal drug users from owning firearms. The statute was among those used to charge Hunter Biden in 2023.
