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what's happening here…

– RNC files two lawsuits in Pennsylvania as Sen. Bob Casey refuses to repeal desegregation

-Who is President Trump's top choice to lead the news team and interact with the media?

– Democratic senators react to Gaetz nomination: 'Moment of red alert'

President Trump's strict priority list

Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R.S., will replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to advance President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policies. I plan on making this the first item on my to-do list. In Congress, Republicans will hold a majority in both the House and Senate.

“The real work to make our agenda a reality begins now,” he said in a floor speech Thursday. “It starts with Biden-Harris ending the border crisis and deporting illegal immigrants.”

He said that rebuilding the economy is also close to his top priority. With key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by President Trump set to expire in 2025, Thune said Republicans will take steps to renew the bill through the budget reconciliation process…Read More

white house

'Biden-Harris border crisis': Thune says President Trump's border plan is first on new Congress' strict priority list: 'The real work begins'…Read more

Governor Harris?: Could Vice President Kamala Harris run for Governor of California in two years?…Read more

'Drill, baby, drill': President Trump vows to unleash America's energy and roll back Biden's key rules in second term…Read more

Melania 'On the Move': Melania Trump launches 'On the Move' digital photo series highlighting her 'fast-changing life'…Read more

Melania Trump digital photo series. (Melania Trump)

cabinet picks

'Unqualified': Democrats scrap Tulsi Gabbard after President Trump nominates her for DNI post…Read more

On the run: Trump lawyer Alina Haba not considering press secretary role…Read more

GAETZ ends: What will happen to Gaetz House's ethics report?…Read more

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Andy listen to former US President Donald Trump speak to the media during his trial on charges of concealing hush money payments. -Rep. Ogles (R-TN) May 16, 2024, in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. Trump was indicted last year on 34 counts of falsifying business records, which prosecutors say was intended to cover up a potential sex scandal before and after the 2016 presidential election. Trump is the first former US president to be tried on criminal charges. (Angela Weispool/Getty Images)

capitol hill

'We won't let it go': RNC files two lawsuits in Pennsylvania as Sen. Bob Casey refuses to concede on racial justice…Read more

Victory declared: California Democrat Josh Harder declares victory in House race…Read more

Still counting: The size of the Republican House majority will be determined by the remaining nine electors who have yet to convene…Read more

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (Louisiana) speaks before Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Count again: Pennsylvania Senate race triggers recount with McCormick projected to win, but Casey still hasn't conceded…Read more

Majority gap: Oregon Democrat defeats Republican incumbent in House general election, narrows Republican majority…Read more

'Moving quickly': President Trump says Thune 'will do a great job' as Senate Majority Leader…Read more

'Preserve federal records': Top Republican senators warn Justice Department to preserve Jack Smith documents in Trump case, citing 'past destruction' of records…Read more

All of America

Duel of mega-donors: Elon Musk calls himself 'George Soros of the centrists'…Read more

Certification Season: Election Calendar Continues with Key Post-Election Dates…Read More

Defeating tolls: Hochul stokes bipartisan anger over major toll reboot as Democrats worry Trump will block tolls…Read more

Howard Kurtz: Is it a curtain for mainstream media?…Read more

'Particularly egregious': Florida files lawsuit against FEMA for alleged political discrimination against Trump supporters…Read more

Los Angeles Police Department: Newly appointed Los Angeles Police Department chief sparks backlash after revealing plans to oppose 'mass deportation' to Trump administration…Read more

Culture wars: Ohio House passes bill restricting transgender students' access to school restrooms…Read more

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