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– President Trump begins supporting replacement candidate to replenish House Republican majority as lead narrows in Cabinet nominations
White House claims Biden-Harris administration is 'one of the most successful administrations in history' despite 2024 defeat
-New study finds DEI efforts create “hostile attribution bias”
Special prosecutor seeks dismissal of January 6 charges
Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking a judge to drop all charges against President-elect Donald Trump stemming from Smith's investigation into the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol, Fox News Digital I found out.
Judge Tanya Chutkan must approve the application before the case can be dismissed.
Mr. Smith also filed a motion to dismiss the classified records lawsuit against Mr. Trump, which was dismissed by federal Judge Eileen Cannon in July. Cannon ruled that Smith was illegally appointed special prosecutor.
The move comes after Smith signaled earlier this month that he would begin winding down the case against Trump following Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. The application was published on Monday afternoon in a Department of Justice document…Read more
white house
Visceral Scream: PETA Protests Biden Turkey Pardon with 'Hell on Wheels' Display Containing Subliminal Messages Meant to Make People Vegan…Read more
Pardon: Biden pardons final turkey at White House Thanksgiving: 'This is the last time I'll speak here as president'…Read more
President Joe Biden came under fire for sending a message wishing Americans unity on Thanksgiving, as his campaign posted talking points for political debate over Thanksgiving dinner on the same day. (Yuri Gripas/Abaka/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Trump administration transition
AG Pick: President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is praised as “loyal” and “qualified” for the role of top U.S. prosecutor…Read more
'An unlikely coalition': Criminal reform advocates see opportunity in Trump's second term…Read more
'Strong' on energy: Trump lifts Biden's LNG moratorium, plans to increase oil drilling on first day in office…Read more
'I'm fired up': ICE group praises Trump's Homan, Noem named to lead immigration team: 'I'm fired up'…Read more
The divide reflects Thomas Homan, President-elect Trump and Gov. Kristi Noem. ((Alison Robert Poole/Getty Images, Andrew Caballero Reynolds/AFP))
'Nuclear weapons don't exist': Here's how the US and Israel can stop Iran's nuclear program under the new Trump administration…Read more
capitol hill
A razor-thin margin: The Republican House majority rests on three races not called…Read more
“Full support'': President Trump urges Florida Republican to run for Congress “Run, Randy, run!''…Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump attends a launch visit for the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Get ready for 'Day 1': Ohio congressman vying to replace J.D. Vance in Senate says President Trump's agenda must be prioritized on 'Day 1'…Read more
Gates Seat: Fighter pilot and decorated military veteran Jeff Witt announces candidacy to fill Florida House seat vacated by Gates…Read More
All of America
New neighbor: Maryland governor defends Trump-centric $190,000 consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door…Read more
'New Joe Biden': New York Democratic Rep. Richie Torres calls Gov. Kathy Hochul the 'new Joe Biden' and warns of possible defeat in 2026 election…Read more
Left: Congressman Ritchie Torres (D.Y.) attends the Jerusalem Post New York Conference in New York City on June 3, 2024. Right: Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference at her New York City office on November 14, 2024 in New York City. (Left: Noam Galai/Getty Images, Right: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
'We will intervene': Gavin Newsom threatens to intervene if President Trump revokes Biden's $7.5 million EV tax credit…Read more
Get Out of Denver: Denver Mayor Says He's Ready to Go to Jail for Opposing President Trump's Deportation of Illegal Immigrants…Read More
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