The Trump administration is awarding a $150 million contract to provide legal representation to immigrant children to a small Texas law firm with ties to the president, where only two of the attorneys are licensed to practice immigration law.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democrats are pushing for ethics restrictions in the cryptocurrency Clarity Act as it heads to the Senate floor, citing President Trump's estimated $1-1.4 billion in crypto holdings as a conflict of interest. The White House is pressuring the Senate to pass the bill within 24 days before the August recess.
Erica Schwartz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has committed to resigning from UnitedHealth and board positions, selling healthcare-related holdings, and recusing herself from matters involving former employers if confirmed by the Senate.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled against provisions in Trump's request for federal funding for ballroom security at his properties, creating obstacles for the administration's efforts to secure taxpayer dollars for presidential venue protection.
A former Imperial Brands executive has been appointed to a senior CDC position, marking the latest example of tobacco industry influence in the Trump administration according to public health advocates.
