Tim Pierce

Well, according to President Trump, Wilmore and Williams were effectively abandoned by former President Biden. Here's Trump earlier this month.

Now, NASA has pushed back and said the astronauts weren't stranded and that nine months on the space station isn't unprecedented by any stretch. Astronauts have previously stayed on the ISS for more than a year. And Wilmore and Williams have themselves always had positive things to say about their stay. But regardless, they're probably very happy to finally be returning home.

Now, NASA has pushed back and said the astronauts weren't stranded and that nine months on the space station isn't unprecedented by any stretch. Astronauts have previously stayed on the ISS for more than a year. And Wilmore and Williams have themselves always had positive things to say about their stay. But regardless, they're probably very happy to finally be returning home.

Putin said that any truce must lead to lasting peace and address Russia's security concerns. Here's the Russian president at a news conference today.

Putin said that any truce must lead to lasting peace and address Russia's security concerns. Here's the Russian president at a news conference today.

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow today for talks on the U.S.-brokered proposal. Russian demands for a ceasefire include blocking Ukraine from joining NATO and recognizing Russian claims to occupied territories. Meanwhile, Russian forces claim they've retaken a key border town in Ukraine while tightening control over Ukraine's foothold in the Kursk region.

Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow today for talks on the U.S.-brokered proposal. Russian demands for a ceasefire include blocking Ukraine from joining NATO and recognizing Russian claims to occupied territories. Meanwhile, Russian forces claim they've retaken a key border town in Ukraine while tightening control over Ukraine's foothold in the Kursk region.

The Kremlin has yet to formally accept a ceasefire, as both sides weigh the risks and potential advantages of a temporary truce.

The Kremlin has yet to formally accept a ceasefire, as both sides weigh the risks and potential advantages of a temporary truce.

Former Congressman Dave Weldon's nomination was yanked just hours before his Senate confirmation hearing. Weldon had faced mounting criticism over past claims linking vaccines to autism. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly told officials Weldon wasn't ready for the role.

Former Congressman Dave Weldon's nomination was yanked just hours before his Senate confirmation hearing. Weldon had faced mounting criticism over past claims linking vaccines to autism. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly told officials Weldon wasn't ready for the role.

Meanwhile, doctors Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary have both advanced to full Senate floor votes. Bhattacharya's nomination to lead the National Institutes of Health in a 12-11 party line vote. Trump nominated Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health and Makary to head up the FDA. If confirmed, the two say they'll work very closely.

Meanwhile, doctors Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary have both advanced to full Senate floor votes. Bhattacharya's nomination to lead the National Institutes of Health in a 12-11 party line vote. Trump nominated Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health and Makary to head up the FDA. If confirmed, the two say they'll work very closely.

What's the latest? Yeah, good morning, John. Things kicked off late Tuesday when Education Department staff across the country were told to stay home on Wednesday. Mm-hmm. This is probably the biggest round of layoffs we've seen since the Trump administration shut down USAID.

What's the latest? Yeah, good morning, John. Things kicked off late Tuesday when Education Department staff across the country were told to stay home on Wednesday. Mm-hmm. This is probably the biggest round of layoffs we've seen since the Trump administration shut down USAID.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement Wednesday that this reduction in force reflects the Department of Education's commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most, to students, parents, and teachers.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement Wednesday that this reduction in force reflects the Department of Education's commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most, to students, parents, and teachers.

And in an appearance on Fox News Tuesday evening, McMahon told Laura Ingraham that this was indeed the first step towards shuttering the department entirely.

And in an appearance on Fox News Tuesday evening, McMahon told Laura Ingraham that this was indeed the first step towards shuttering the department entirely.

Trump addressed these layoffs from the Oval Office yesterday when a reporter noted that many of the affected employees served during his first term.