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-Maga Republicans defend TikTok As a “conservative platform,” as fate hangs in the balance with the Supreme Court.
-The Laken Riley Method overcome the filibuster As Democrats offer help to Republicans in the Senate
“Americans remember former President Carter” “A lifelong legacy” Outside the National Cathedral Monument
Unite at Carter's funeral
president-elect trump At former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday, he and former Vice President Mike Pence shook hands in public for the first time in four years.
When former President Trump arrived inside, Pence was seen standing up and shaking Trump's hand. Washington DC The funeral will be held at the National Cathedral. After the two acknowledged each other and appeared to say a few words, Pence shook hands with former first lady Melania Trump.
Former second lady Karen Pence, who was sitting next to her husband, didn't stand up, didn't shake Trump's hand, and didn't appear to acknowledge him…read more
Al Gore watches as former Vice President Mike Pence (center) and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands before former US President Jimmy Carter's state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, in January. Former Vice President (left). September 9, 2025. (Photo by: Mandel NGAN/POOL/AFP) (Photo by: MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP, Getty Images) (Getty Images)
white house
caveat: Biden's Health and Human Services Secretary warns about impact of preemptive pardons on Fauci, others…Read more
Competitive on edge: Harris and Emhoff seem to be ignoring Trump and Obama, who are socially frowning at the president's jokes…Read More
Friendly enemies: At Jimmy Carter's funeral, Trump chats with Obama while Clinton and Harris ignore the president-elect…read more
Former President Barack Obama chuckles while chatting with President-elect Donald Trump at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday. (Getty Images)
Sentence for Biden: FBI informant who fabricated Biden bribery story sentenced to 6 years in prison…Read more
Capitol Danger: Suspect identified in terrifying moment before President Trump pays tribute to Jimmy Carter…Read more
No show: Notable absentees at Carter's funeral included Michelle Obama and Dick Cheney…Read more
world stage
Message from the opposition: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado sends urgent message to President-elect Donald Trump…Read more
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (left), holding a Venezuelan flag during an anti-Maduro demonstration in the center, and opposition leader Maria Colina Machado (right) (AP/Getty)
Get the most out of your money: Biden approves $500 million Ukraine security package 11 days before Trump takes office…Read more
Trump administration transition
“Quick confirmation”: As the Cali wildfires rage, powerful fire unions that were neutral in 2024 support Noem at DHS…Read more
Disturbing Hegseth?: New Republican senator slams Democrat Pete Hegseth for trying to “delay” Pentagon confirmation…Read more
Support Bondi: Former state lawmakers ask the Senate to confirm Bondi as head of the Department of Justice…Read More
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives at the Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
capitol hill
Water pressure: House Republicans introduce a bill to buy back the Panama Canal after President Trump expressed concerns about Chinese domination…Read more
New parliament: Did moderate Democrats gain religion by accepting the Laken Riley Act?…Read more
The Republican Laken Riley Act defeated the filibuster with the help of some Democrats. (Reuters)
Back to work: House watchdog introduces government telework at first hearing of new Congress…Read more
Please shut down: Republican firebrands Boebert and Burlison introduce ATF repeal bill…Read more
All of America
Page from Trump: America's newest governor took over from President Trump on a DOGE-like commission…read more
Trump resistance: LA suburbs strengthen sanctuary city policies as neighboring cities suffer from fires…Read more
“Unprecedented and historic”: The cause of wildfires raging in Los Angeles remains unexplained as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership…Read more
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, which burns multiple buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
California nightmare: As LA residents demand accountability, Karen Bass' 2021 tweets are coming back to haunt her…read more
Mass deportation: ICE is considering expanding immigration detention facilities, ACLU announces…Read more
“I shudder to think about it”: Sen. Adam Schiff rebukes President Trump and tells him to be a unifier in response to Los Angeles wildfires…read more
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