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Jimmy Williams In a starkly contrasting exchange, President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered conflicting versions of their recent conversation on migration and border policy. Trump announced on Truth Social late Wednesday that Sheinbaum had agreed to halt migration through Mexico, effectively “closing the Southern Border.” “Just had …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to dismantle President Joe Biden’s extensive student debt forgiveness initiatives, setting the stage for a sharp policy shift as Republicans regain control. Transition advisers and key allies are actively discussing ways to unravel Biden-era programs, including the SAVE repayment plan, which caps payments …

Jennifer Shutt The Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s reinterpreting federal law to allow Medicare and Medicaid patients access to anti-obesity medications to reduce their weight over the long term. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s proposed rule, which the Trump administration would need to finalize before it would take effect, …

Jimmy Williams After a protracted delay, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a critical memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White House, allowing the incoming administration to begin formal coordination with federal agencies. The move marks a significant step in ensuring a smoother transition of power, despite previous concerns …

Jimmy Williams Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signaled Tuesday that her country may impose retaliatory tariffs in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to levy a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico. Trump framed his tariff plan as a solution to the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China as a key part of his upcoming administration’s trade policy. The proposal could significantly disrupt international trade and potentially violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a major economic pact established during …

Ashley Murray The federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump is over, at least during his forthcoming presidency. Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the case’s dismissal late Monday afternoon after U.S. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith requested to dismiss the case without prejudice — meaning it could be tried …

Shauneen Miranda President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex logistics, bipartisan congressional approval and redirection of federal programs required make dismantling the department a challenging — not impossible …

Jacob Fischler A New York state judge officially postponed President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing date Friday for the 34 felonies a jury convicted the former president of in May. The order from Judge Juan Merchan indefinitely postponing a sentencing hearing that had been scheduled for next week was something of a formality …

Jimmy Williams Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, has denounced Republican efforts to restrict her bathroom use in the Capitol. Speaking on CBS News’ Face the Nation Sunday, McBride called the proposed ban “mean-spirited” and a deliberate distraction from more pressing national issues. “This …

Ariana Figueroa President-elect Donald Trump Saturday announced his intent to name Brooke Rollins of Texas, the president and CEO of the pro-Trump America First Policy Institute, to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead the effort to protect American Farmers, who are truly the …

Ashley Murray Less than two months before being sworn into office, President-elect Donald Trump has yet to sign the presidential transition paperwork that unlocks critical clearances, information and access to White House resources for his transition team. Political experts say this is worrisome because history shows the period early in …

Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa President-elect Donald Trump announced his choices to lead two of the country’s top public health agencies late Friday, as well as his pick for surgeon general. Former Florida Congressman Dave Weldon will be tapped to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Marty Makary …

Jimmy Williams In a bid to streamline judicial confirmations before the Republican-controlled Senate convenes in January, Senate Democrats struck a deal with Republicans this week, leaving four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees without a vote. The agreement aims to expedite consideration of other judicial nominations, helping Biden edge …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is under renewed scrutiny after the Monterey Police Department released a report Wednesday detailing a 2017 sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth has denied the accusations, which stem from an alleged incident after a Republican women’s convention in California. …