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–Senate GOP gives confirmation hearing in an effort to achieve ambitious Trump goals
The special counsel’s report may be made public
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the release of the special counsel’s report on President-elect Trump’s election interference.
Judge Aileen Cannon approved the release of the first of two parts of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation in her Monday ruling. Cannon will consider releasing the second part, which concerns Trump’s handling of classified documents, on Friday.
Smith suspended his investigation into Trump after the president-elect secured his return to the White House in November…Read more
Special Counsel Jack Smith arrives to deliver remarks on a newly unveiled indictment including four felony charges against former US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
White House
CALLS FOR CITY TEST: Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in talks with Israel’s Netanyahu…Read more
‘BIGGER AND OBJECTIVE’: Sullivan claims Biden administrator will leave Russia, China and Iran ‘weaker’ and America ‘safer’ before Trump hands over power…Read more
World stage
‘DISTRATING’: Trudeau says 51st state is distracted from Trump’s tariff threat, acknowledges he’s dealing with a ‘successful negotiator’…Read more
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, from left to right, Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Portuguese President, during the funeral service of former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, USA , on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Washington gathered Thursday to pay tribute to Jimmy Carter and brought together political rivals in the wake of a rancorous election honoring a former president praised by both parties for his humility and decency. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
‘MUTUAL INTEREST’: Canadian leader meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, discusses energy relationship…Read more
GRASS IS GREENER: Trump’s House GOP allies unveil bill to authorize land purchaseRead more
Trump transition
BANK BREAKS WITH CLIMATE: Wall Street breaks from net-zero climate alliance ahead of Trump’s term…Read more
TRUMP TAX REDUCTION: Huge pressure to protect and renew Trump’s tax cuts, launched by a powerful conservative group.Read more
‘HE’S REALLY EVIL’: Trump ally Steve Bannon vows to ‘take down’ Elon Musk…Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. (R) watching a fight during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, on November 16, 2024. US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16. Trump entered the arena shortly before the start of the main card, accompanied by UFC CEO Dana White, who was a prominent backer during his election campaign. Several of Trump’s political allies were also in attendance, including entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who have been tapped by Trump to lead efforts to reduce government inefficiency. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images) (KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
GLIMMER OF HOPE: Wife of American detained in Afghanistan meets Trump’s national security adviser…Read more
‘BATTLE PROVEN’: Hegseth was an “incredibly talented, battle-proven leader,” military evaluations show.Read more
Capitol Hill
END ‘RUN’: Senator Ernst is renewing the push for a bill that will end the illegal immigration loophole as Congress takes action…Read more
LIGHTHOUSE: The political firestorm about to scorch Capitol Hill…Read more
IT IS NOT EASY: Schumer directs Dems to pressure Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings…Read more
A rigorous week of confirmation hearings begins on Tuesday. (Reuters)
NEW DAY: Meet leader John Thune’s star-studded cabinet as Republicans take control of the Senate…Read more
All over America
A SUSTAINABLE DEPARTMENT: The Ministry of Education through the years: a look at long-term trends of abysmal student performance…Read more
The silence is deafening: Big Blue City’s Mayor Silences After Illegal Immigrant Uses Hideout for Criminal Activities…Read more
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Trump gives blue state Republicans ‘homework’ as GOP plots massive conservative policy overhaul…Read more
WORKING CHANGE: DNC hires former Harris staffers behind @KamalaHQ for social media responses to Trump…Read more
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo in West Allis, Wisconsin, Friday, November 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
ACTBLUE DONATIONS: Newsom defends firefighting with a fact-checking site that links to the Dem Party’s fundraising platform…Read more
GRANITE SPLIT: The NH bill would divide presidential electors by district: ‘We want voters to feel that their votes count’…Read more
‘LOUD AND CLEAR’: State conservatives demand action against non-citizen voting: ‘Time for Congress to listen’…Read more
‘DAMAGE AND DISTRESS’: ACLU Colorado Warns Law Enforcement Officers Not to Collaborate with ICE…Read more
POLLUTION SOLUTION?: Cap-and-trade returns: NY plans to force big oil to ‘invest’ in ‘green’ by paying for emissions…Read more
‘WITHOUT BLOCKING’: Newsom suspends California’s environmental law to remove ‘roadblocks’ for wildfire victims rebuilding homes…Read more
BOUNDARY TO BLOW: Man arrested near LA fires with possible blowtorch is an illegal immigrant: ICE sources…Read more
ACTBLUE DONATIONS: Newsom defends firefighting with a fact-check site that links to the Dem Party’s fundraising platform…Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom, left, and LA wildfires, right (Getty)
HALF BAKED IDEA: NYC’s new ‘char broil’ rule would force restaurants to cut emissions by 75%…Read more
APPEAL FINISHED: Supreme Court rules on gun law issues in Delaware, Maryland…Read more
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