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-Incoming Republican Senate Majority Leader Announces Legislative Agenda for the First 30 Days of the Trump Administration
Federal judge accuses President Biden of trying to 'rewrite history' with Hunter Biden pardon
– 'Overwhelming evidence' of negative effects of gender 'treatment' becomes focus of Supreme Court case
mexican standoff
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, along with other Republican members of Congress, filed an amicus brief in support of U.S. gun manufacturers, telling the Supreme Court that they “uphold American sovereignty and the Second Amendment.” I asked.
The case, “Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos,” stems from a lawsuit filed in 2021 by the Mexican government, which claims that U.S. firearms manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Ruger They argued that the manufacturer should be held responsible. Cartel gun violence took place south of the border, as cartel companies were said to be aware that their firearms were being trafficked into the country.
“I'm leading this court brief to protect American sovereignty and the Second Amendment,” Cruz told Fox News Digital. “This lawsuit brought by Mexico seeks to trample on our Constitution. ” he said. “We hope the Supreme Court will put an end to this madness, put an end to Mexico's attack on the Second Amendment, and send a clear message that American sovereignty will not be encroached upon by any nation.” read more
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks with reporters on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
white house
'Hell you have to pay': President Trump opposes Biden's 'don't' doctrine on world stage, imposes 'hell you have to pay' deadline on opponents…read more read
Pardon-palooza: Jeffries wants Biden to grant pardons to people actively prosecuted “for non-violent crimes”…Read More
'Expect more': After escaping Hunter's sentence, who else could Biden pardon?…Read more

President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket, walks with his son Hunter Biden to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 26, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Need more cash now: Top Democrats and activists are calling on the Biden administration to further expand student loan forgiveness before the end of his term…Read more
'No one is safe': Democratic senators urge Biden to expand protections for illegal immigrants before Trump administration…Read more
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ: Biden appears to be resting his eyes at African summit in Angola…Read more
Trump administration transition
Filling the list: President Trump announces selection of Army secretary, trade advisor, hostage envoy, NASA…read more
Second thought?: President Trump floats DeSantis as possible replacement for defense secretary if Hegseth fails…Read more
Open Cabinet: Trump transition signs agreement on FBI background checks…Read more
Pentagon Pitch: Pete Hegseth strengthens Pentagon pitch with back-to-back meetings at Capitol…Read More

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, heads for a meeting with U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R) in Russellville. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
'Voluntary repatriation': Hoping for President Trump's policies, some migrants are already returning home: report…Read more
trail dust
Winner of CA-13: Democratic challenger Adam Gray flips California's 13th Congressional District in the nation's final House race…Read more
capitol hill
First appearance on FOX: Republican senator proposes ban on gender reassignment treatment for minors…Read more
'Unfortunate': Top House Democrat says Hunter Biden pardon was 'unfortunate' and slams Biden's reversal…Read more
Speaker support: House Republican leaders endorse Trump-backed candidate Jimmy Patronis for Matt Gaetz's old…Read more
Freshman Focus: Rob Bresnahan, the Republican who ousted a six-term House Democrat, reveals how…read more

Rob Bresnahan, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, takes the stage at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at Riverfront Sports on October 9, 2024 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. . (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Next time: After first candidate loses, outgoing Republican congressman explores President Trump's role as drug trafficker…Read more
Reporter's note: People are policies…Read more
supreme court
Court Divided: Supreme Court appears divided over state bans on gender transition “treatment” for minors…Read more
Like “aspirin”?: Sotomayor compares trans medical “treatment” to aspirin for side effects during oral argument…Read more
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