‘Wicked’ baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition
MIAMI — As the stars of Friday's show in downtown Miami, piglets Glinda and Elphaba won't have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban-American family's home on Christmas Eve. The public pardon of two piglets disproves a seven-year-long White House tradition of pardoning two turkeys on Thanksgiving in South Florida, where Miami-Dade […]
House Republican dubs Elon Musk 'our prime minister'
Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) said he feels like tech billionaire Elon Musk became the prime minister of the United States. Gonzalez appeared on CBS' “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where host Margaret Brennan spoke with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Ohio). He asked about the “chaotic” power relationship […]
Georgia homeowner arrested after trying to move back into her house inhabited by squatter
A Georgia homeowner was arrested and charged with trespassing after attempting to return to his home where squatters were allegedly living, according to WSB-TV. “There's something inherently wrong with this photo when I see that woman go into my mother's house while I'm in my patrol car. There's something inherently wrong with this photo.” said […]
Georgia homeowner arrested after trying to move back into her house
A Georgia homeowner was arrested and charged with trespassing after attempting to return to his home where squatters were allegedly living, according to WSB-TV. “There's something inherently wrong with this photo when I see that woman walk into my mother's house while I'm in the police car. There's something inherently wrong with this photo. '' […]
'Un-American and shameful': House Dem slams Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., reacts to President-elect Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship. » Subscribe to MSNBC: … source
House Republicans brush aside Musk's primary threats
House Republicans have largely ignored Elon Musk's threat to oust lawmakers who supported the original government funding package he succeeded earlier this week. After the tech billionaire called on supporters of the bipartisan bill to vote it down within two years, some Republicans downplayed Musk's outrage as just part of a Washington political “game” did. […]
My boyfriend keeps on hosting parties at our house — I’m exhausted
Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I recently bought our first home together. It has features that he really likes, including an outdoor kitchen. I like it too, but I've already run into some issues in the first month or two. Lately, I've been thinking about having a barbecue or gathering with my family. He invites […]
House Republicans have an ‘audience of one’ dilemma with President-elect Trump
How the protracted battle over government spending is dominated by House Republicans' fundamental efforts to appease a single audience: President-elect Trump, despite ideological divisions between warring factions in the chamber. highlighted. President Trump's 11th-hour decision to jump into the fundraising battle, with a big push from billionaire Elon Musk, prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) […]
House tees up another CR vote
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Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas as Senate works to advance House bill
The partial government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending measure and send it to President Biden's desk by the deadline. However, the Senate is actively working to send the bill to Biden through votes on amendments and other considerations. The temporary bill is expected to be passed […]