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Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday the nomination of three attorneys who defended him in high-profile criminal cases to top roles within the Department of Justice. The move underscores Trump’s commitment to reshaping the DOJ and its leadership as he prepares to take office in January. Todd Blanche, who …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike deeper into Russian territory, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy as Russia bolsters its war effort with North Korean troops. The decision comes amid escalating tensions, with Russia deploying thousands of …

JImmy Williams Pro-Trump groups launched a $45 million misinformation campaign during the 2024 election, spreading deceptive messages to key voter groups to undermine Vice President Kamala Harris. The effort, orchestrated by advisors connected to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, used tailored messaging to depress Democratic turnout …

Jimmy Williams House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., urged the House Ethics Committee on Friday to withhold the findings of its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., now President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Johnson argued that releasing the report, which allegedly details accusations of sexual misconduct, drug use, …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has announced Karoline Leavitt as his choice for White House press secretary, making the 27-year-old the youngest person to serve in the role. Leavitt, a longtime aide to Trump and seasoned communications strategist, has been a prominent figure in his inner circle, serving as national …

Ashley Murray President-elect Donald Trump continued his blitz of Cabinet and senior staff selections, closing the week Friday with the announcement that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former presidential rival turned Trump surrogate, is his candidate to lead the federal department responsible for vast swaths of federal lands and …

Jimmy Williams With Donald Trump securing a second term and Republicans taking control of both the Senate and the House, the GOP is poised to enact a strong agenda. However, eight House seats and one Senate seat remain uncalled, which could influence the exact Republican margins in Congress. Here’s a …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has stirred a political storm by pressing the incoming Senate leadership to permit recess appointments, allowing him to skip the typical confirmation process for key administration roles. Trump’s request has generated mixed reactions within the GOP, especially as his recent Cabinet choices — including former …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general has triggered questions among Republican senators, who are calling for a robust examination of Gaetz’s background and unresolved ethics investigations as they prepare for his Senate confirmation process. The surprise nomination of Gaetz, known for …

Jennifer Shutt President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, another controversial candidate who could face a challenging confirmation process in the U.S. Senate given his non-scientific beliefs about public health, including his anti-vaccine stance. “I …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has selected former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as his director of national intelligence. Gabbard, who represented Hawaii from 2013 to 2021 and briefly ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, will oversee the U.S. intelligence community if …

Jimmy Williams The Associated Press called a 217th House seat for the GOP on Wednesday, securing the Republican Party’s control of the House and, with it, a Washington trifecta: the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed the loss for Democrats, stating that while …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of state, confirming reports that circulated for two days prior. Trump praised Rubio as a “highly respected leader” with a strong commitment to American values, calling him “a powerful Voice for Freedom” and …

Jimmy Williams Sen. John Thune of South Dakota has been chosen by Senate Republicans to lead their caucus in the next Congress, taking over from Mitch McConnell after his record 18-year leadership stint. Thune, currently the Senate Republican whip, defeated fellow GOP Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott …

Ashley Murray Ariana Figueroa President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House Wednesday, a tradition between incoming and outgoing American leaders, though the courtesy was not extended to Biden after he won the 2020 election. The pair met behind closed doors in the Oval Office for most …