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-Congress releases bill to avoid government shutdown on Friday $100 billion for disaster relief
–supreme court Challenge the ban on TikTok
・While Mr. Biden's numbers sink to an all-time low, Mr. Trump's numbers rise. new national poll
Gates Ethics Report to be released
The House Ethics Committee has decided to release a report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida).
Lawmakers on the secret committee voted in favor of making the report public after this year's final vote, scheduled for Thursday.
The House Ethics Committee's multiyear investigation into Gaetz, which includes allegations of sex with minors and illegal drug use, was completed last month after Gaetz resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Trump. It stopped suddenly. I tapped him to make it happen. His attorney general…read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Andy listen to former US President Donald Trump speak to the media during his trial on charges of concealing hush money payments. -Rep. Ogles (R-TN) May 16, 2024, in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. Trump was indicted last year on 34 counts of falsifying business records, which prosecutors say was intended to cover up a potential sex scandal before and after the 2016 presidential election. Trump is the first former US president to go to trial on criminal charges. (Angela Weispool/Getty Images)
white house
Coal combustion: West Virginia Democratic Party says Biden's 'terrible' pardon choices are 'what one would expect from Trump'…Read more
“Wrong head”: Energy industry leaders slam Biden administration report on natural gas exports…Read more
supreme court
“Reckless” Scotus: As courts consider transgender cases, experts say Justice was wrong to star in 'queer' musical… Read more
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson plays a walk-on role in “The Queer Broadway Musical and Juliet.” (Photo credit: Tasos Katapodis/Getty Images for The Atlantic | Photo credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
world stage
11th hour fund transaction: Renewal of anti-drone authority, last-minute extension of government funds to crack down on China…Read more
51st state: President Trump says US aid to Canada 'makes no sense', suggests Canadians want to join coalition…Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Trump on Friday in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, to discuss topics including the economy, illegal immigration and proposed 25% tariffs. (Justin Trudeau X)
Trump administration transition
Two more ambassadors: President Trump nominates Herschel Walker and Nicole McGraw for ambassadorships before issuing warning to Republican senators…Read more
'there is nothing': Pete Hegseth said he hasn't heard from West Point since the employee refused to accept him due to a “mistake”…Read More
Farming grievances: Republicans in farm states appear to be skeptical of RFK seeking HHS approval…Read more
New game plan: A new mission for President Trump's longtime ally and friend Herschel Walker…Read more
Former college football star and current Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks at a rally as former President Donald Trump applauds on September 25, 2021 in Perry, Georgia, United States. (Reuters/Dustin Chambers)
“Do not pass”: President Trump's key allies voice opposition to massive emergency spending plan…Read more
allay fear: The senator said RFK told him he agreed with President Trump on abortion and would tread lightly on regulating farmers…Read More
capitol hill
On the hill: A spate of health scares and violent threats highlight the growing vulnerability of members of Congress…read more
“The house is on fire”: Massey drops colorful analogy against foreign aid, mocks House Speaker Johnson with AI-generated image…Read more
Is the bridge too far?: Congress agrees to fully fund the reconstruction of the Baltimore Key Bridge in a plan to avoid a government shutdown…Read more
doge house: Lawmakers focus on “low-hanging fruit” to make government more efficient after first DOGE caucus meeting…Read More
President Trump announced on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswami will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”). (Getty Images)
“I don't believe the answer”: Prime Minister Johnson calls on Biden administration to 'do its job' on New Jersey drone sightings…read more
“Bad deal”: Republican lawmakers slam spending bill as Mike Johnson defends it: 'This has to end'…Read more
“American Act 1”: Mike Lee is leaning toward ending benefits to illegal aliens under the Biden administration in a key budget process…Read more
“That's my job”: Fetterman meets with Trump nominees, promises “open minds and informed opinions” ahead of confirmation vote…Read more
All of America
The mystery deepens: Drones spotted over Camp Pendleton, California posed no threat to operations…Read more
“illegal”: EPA gives California permission to ban new gasoline vehicle sales by 2035…Read more
“Pattern of Ignorance”: Red states seek legal action over Biden administration's 'shameful' border wall removal…Read more
Decision blocked: A judge in Montana temporarily blocks a rule banning transgender people from changing their gender in state documents…Read more
Bookworm: United Healthcare CEO murder suspect, most serious charge likely to be lowered: Defense attorney…Read more
Suspected gunman Luigi Mangione is taken from Blair County Courthouse after an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on December 10, 2024. Mangione was charged with weapons and false identity charges in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Mr. Mangione is being held at the State Correctional Facility in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, awaiting extradition to New York. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
“Probably fatal”: FBI warns New Jersey residents not to shoot down drones or point lasers at aircraft…Read more
“Getting your butt kicked”: Leading candidate for Democratic Party chair admits, “We are in a terrible situation right now''…Read more
“Incorrect media reporting”: DeSantis slams media bias in handling illegal immigration as reports show Florida has experienced economic growth…Read more
“MAGA” venue: Lawmakers are preparing a bill to name several downtown highways after President Trump…Read More
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