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-Incoming Republican Senate Majority Leader Announces legislative agenda 30 days after the Trump administration takes office
-Federal judge indicts president biden Hunter Biden's attempt to 'rewrite history' with pardon
–“Overwhelming evidence” Landmark Supreme Court Case Focuses on Negative Impact of Gender “Treatment”
mexican standoff
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruzalong with other Republicans filed an amicus brief in support of U.S. gun manufacturers, asking the Supreme Court to “uphold American sovereignty and the Second Amendment.”
Origin of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos from the lawsuit filed In 2021, the Mexican government argued that U.S. gun manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Ruger should be held responsible for gun violence perpetrated by cartels south of the border. That's because the companies allegedly knew their firearms were at risk. Trafficked into the country.
“I'm leading this court brief to protect American sovereignty and the Second Amendment,” Cruz told Fox News Digital. “This lawsuit brought by Mexico seeks to trample on our Constitution. ” he said. “We hope the Supreme Court will put an end to this madness, put an end to Mexico's attack on the Second Amendment, and send a clear message that American sovereignty will not be encroached upon by any nation.” read more
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks with reporters on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
white house
“Hell if you don't pay”: President Trump opposes Biden's 'don't' doctrine on world stage, imposes 'hellish payment deadline' on opponents…read more
Pardonpalooza: Jeffries wants Biden to grant clemency to people who have been actively prosecuted “for non-violent crimes”…Read more
“Please expect more”: After escaping Hunter's sentence, who else could Biden pardon?…Read more
President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket, walks with his son Hunter Biden to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 26, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Quick cash request: Top Democrats and activists urge Biden administration to further expand student loan forgiveness before term ends…Read more
“No one is safe”: Democratic senators urge Biden to extend protections to illegal immigrants before Trump administration…Read more
ZZZZZZZZZZZ: Biden appears to be resting his eyes at African summit in Angola…Read more
Trump administration transition
Fill out the list: President Trump announces selection of Army secretary, trade advisor, hostage envoy, NASA personnel…Read more
Would you like to think again?: President Trump floats DeSantis as candidate to replace Secretary of Defense if Hegseth fails…Read more
Open cabinet: Trump transitions into administration, signs agreement regarding FBI background checks…Read more
Pentagon pitch: Pete Hegseth strengthens Pentagon pitch in back-to-back meetings at Capitol…Read more
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, heads for a meeting with U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R) in Russellville. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
“Voluntary return”: Hoping for President Trump's policies, some migrants are already returning to their homelands: report…Read more
trail dust
Winner of CA-13: Democratic challenger Adam Gray flips California's 13th Congressional District in the nation's final House race…Read more
capitol hill
First appearance on Fox: Republican senator proposes ban on gender reassignment treatment for minors…Read more
“It's a shame”: Top House Democrat says Hunter Biden pardon was 'unfortunate' and accuses Biden of backstabbing…Read more
Speaker compatible: House Republican leaders endorse Trump-backed candidate Jimmy Patronis for Matt Gaetz's old seat…Read more
Freshman focus: Rob Bresnahan, the Republican who ousted a six-term House Democrat, reveals how…read more
Rob Bresnahan, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, takes the stage at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at Riverfront Sports on October 9, 2024 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. . (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Next: Outgoing Republican congressman seeks role as President Trump's drug trafficker after first candidate loses…Read more
Reporter's notes: People are policy…Read more
supreme court
Split bench: The Supreme Court appears to be divided over banning states from providing gender transition “treatment” to minors…Read more
Is it like “aspirin”?: Sotomayor compares trans medical “treatment” to aspirin due to side effects during oral argument…Read more
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