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-The new majority leader of the Republican Senate is announced legislative agenda for the first thirty days of the Trump administration
-Federal judge charges President Biden of an attempt to “rewrite history” in the Hunter Biden pardon
–‘Overwhelming evidence’ of the negative consequences of gender ‘treatments’ in a landmark Supreme Court case
Mexican standoff
Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruzalong with other members of the Republican Congress, filed an amicus brief in support of American gun manufacturers, urging the Supreme Court to “uphold American sovereignty and the Second Amendment.”
The case, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. United Mexican States, stems from a lawsuit filed in 2021 by the Mexican government, in which the government alleged that U.S. gun manufacturers, such as Smith & Wesson, Ruger and others, should be liable for gun violence committed by cartels south of the border because the companies were allegedly aware that their firearms were used. smuggled into the country.
“I am leading this amicus brief to uphold American sovereignty and our Second Amendment. The lawsuit filed by Mexico aims to trample on our Constitution,” Cruz told Fox News Digital. “I look forward to the Supreme Court putting an end to this madness, putting an end to Mexico’s attack on our Second Amendment and sending a clear message that American sovereignty will not be eroded by any country.”Read more

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
White House
‘ALL HELL TO PAY’: Trump rejects Biden’s ‘don’t do’ doctrine on world stage, hits opponents with ‘pay it all’ deadline…Read more
PARDON-PALOOZA: Jeffries wants Biden to pardon people aggressively prosecuted ‘for nonviolent offenses’…Read more
‘EXPECT MORE’: Who else could Biden pardon after sparing Hunter from conviction?Read more

President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, heads toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
CALLS FOR QUICK CASH: Top Democrats, Activists Call on Biden Admin to Hand Out More Student Loan Forgiveness Before Term Expires…Read more
‘NO ONE IS SAFE’: Dem senator urges Biden to expand protections for illegal immigrants before Trump admin…Read more
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ: Biden seems to be focusing on the African summit in Angola…Read more
Trump transition
TO COMPLETE THE ROSTER: Trump announces choices for army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA…Read more
SECOND THOUGHTS?: Trump proposes DeSantis as potential defense secretary replacement if Hegseth falters…Read more
OPEN CLOSET: Trump transition signs agreement for FBI background check…Read more
PENTAGON PITCH: Pete Hegseth Steps Up the Pentagon Field With Back-to-Back Rallies on Capitol Hill…Read more

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, heads to a meeting with Senator Ted Budd, R-N.C., at the Russell Building on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
‘VOLUNTARY RETURN’: Some migrants, anticipating Trump’s policies, are already returning home: report…Read more
Rail dust
WINNER IN CA-13: Democratic challenger Adam Gray flips California’s 13th Congressional District in the nation’s final House race…Read more
Capitol Hill
FIRST ON FOX: GOP Senator Proposes Ban on Gender Transition Treatment for Minors…Read more
‘IT’S DISAPPOINTMENT’: Top House Democrat Says Hunter Biden’s Pardon Was ‘Disappointing’, Calls for Biden to Flip-Flop…Read more
SPEAKER SUPPORTED: Republican leaders in the House of Representatives are backing Trump-backed candidate Jimmy Patronis for Matt Gaetz’s old seat…Read more
Freshman Emphasis: Republican Rob Bresnahan, who ousted the six-term House of Representatives Democrat, reveals how he did it..Read more

Rob Bresnahan, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, takes the stage during a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. 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 Trump’s drug czar after first nominee fails…Read more
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: People are policy…Read more
Supreme Court
DIVIDED BANK: The Supreme Court appears divided on state bans on gender transition ‘treatments’ for minors…Read more
LIKE ‘ASPIRINS’?: Sotomayor compares transmedical ‘treatments’ to aspirin in question on side effects during oral arguments…Read more
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