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Library of Congress head Carla Hayden is seen at an oversight hearing in 2019. She was abruptly fired by the White House on Thursday, sparking calls from some on the Hill to overhaul the appointment process.
Palestinians carry out a search-and-rescue operation Thursday following Israeli attacks on a house in Beit Lahia, Gaza.
Carla Hayden speaks during a hearing for her confirmation to be librarian of Congress before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee on April 20, 2016.
Jonathan McKernan, the nominee to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who hasn't yet received a Senate floor vote, will be tapped for a Treasury post, the department said.
An image of President Donald Trump, marking his first 100 days in office, is seen on the Heritage Foundation next to an Exxon station on Capitol Hill on May 5.
David H. Souter testifies during his Senate confirmation hearings to be a Supreme Court Justice in 1990.
A view of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said her proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico would solidify President Donald Trump's directive. Above, Greene cheers during Trump’s address to Congress in March.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego, who supported the bill in committee, said over the weekend he would oppose it on the floor.
Georgia Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter is running for Senate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
President Donald Trump in his second term has sought to more broadly undermine the judiciary. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Former Cardinal Robert Prevost attends the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on April 26. Prevost was named Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, seen here in 2020 at a budget hearing, has served in the role since 2016.
A Stockholm tobacco shop displays a selection of Zyn brand nicotine pouches.
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis speaks to reporters in March as he leaves the Senate floor. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced this week that he would oppose Ed Martin’s nomination to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies Thursday during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on a proposed budget for fiscal 2026.
Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., walks down the House steps after a vote in the Capitol last week.
FBI Director Kash Patel arrives Thursday at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the White House budget request for fiscal 2026.
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