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Billionaire Elon Musk played a pivotal role in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, pouring over $250 million into pro-Trump initiatives, according to new Federal Election Commission filings. Musk’s contributions included $20.5 million to a mysterious super PAC, RBG PAC, which launched a controversial ad campaign linking Trump to the late …

A damning report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) systematically uses excessive force and disproportionately targets Black residents. The findings, prompted by the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, highlight deep-seated issues within the MPD, including racial discrimination and a …

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is calling for a dramatic course correction within the Democratic Party after its defeat in the 2024 presidential election. In a candid interview with NBC News, Casar emphasized the need for Democrats to return to their roots as …

House lawmakers voted Thursday to block the release of an Ethics Committee report investigating former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., amid allegations of illicit drug use, sexual misconduct, and obstruction of the House probe. The report’s potential release has been a contentious issue, driven by Gaetz’s close ties to President-elect Donald …

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that former Sen. Kelly Loeffler will be his nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), praising her business acumen and dedication to cutting government red tape. “Kelly will bring her experience in business and Washington to reduce red tape and unleash opportunity for our …

Senate Republicans huddled behind closed doors Tuesday to plot the path forward for the unified control of government they won in the November elections, though GOP senators said afterward a very narrow House majority will likely determine how sweeping their policy proposals will be. Republicans are planning to use the …

In a significant leadership shift, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announced Wednesday that he is withdrawing from the race to remain the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., as his successor. The decision paves the way for Raskin to assume the ranking member role, crucial …

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, fiercely defended his candidacy on Wednesday amid growing concerns about past misconduct allegations, including sexual assault and excessive drinking. While Trump’s transition team explored alternatives, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Hegseth maintained he was “not backing down one bit.” “I spoke …

A conservative U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to side with Tennessee Wednesday in upholding the state’s ban on gender affirming care for minors, a case likely to set legal precedent on equal protection for transgender children. A decision from the court isn’t expected until June 2025, but Republican-appointed justices such …

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team signed an agreement on Tuesday to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees, breaking a weeks-long impasse. The move is crucial for ensuring that Trump’s incoming administration is prepared to access classified information and take over the …

President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion to dismiss his conviction for falsifying business records, stemming from a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Trump’s lawyers argue the case presents an unconstitutional disruption to the presidency, citing the need for …

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to force a House vote compelling the release of the Ethics Committee’s report on its long-running investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The resolution, deemed “privileged,” requires action within two legislative days, ensuring it will be brought to the floor this …

U.S. Senate Democrats in closed-door elections Tuesday selected leaders for their caucus, and elevated Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar to the No. 3 spot and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to No. 4. Klobuchar will replace retiring Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow as the chair of the influential Steering and Policy Committee. …

Chad Chronister, Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, and Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration. Chronister’s decision marks the second withdrawal of a Trump nominee requiring Senate confirmation in recent weeks. In a post on X (formerly …

Republican senators meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, dismissed sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him as a “side issue,” emphasizing his leadership qualifications. During a closed-door meeting Monday with the Republican Steering Committee, Hegseth received strong endorsements from senators who focused on his military …