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Trump picks hardline Republican Kari Lake to lead Voice of America: Lake, who has echoed Trump’s false claims about fraud at the 2020 election ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Urges Supreme Court to Dismiss Climate Lawsuits
- The Biden administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject oil companies' attempts to block lawsuits from states regarding misinformation about climate change.
- Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued against the appeal by oil companies challenging a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling.
- She also contended that Republican-led states lack standing to sue Democratic states pursuing claims against energy companies.
- Prelogar emphasized that the argument from Republican states regarding federal regulation of emissions is unfounded and that they have no legitimate interest in the litigation.
Sanders says next term is likely his last - POLITICO: Progressive icon was reelected for another six years in November.
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Lara Trump to step down from RNC amid speculation over Florida Senate seat: Lara Trump said Sunday that she is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican ...
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Quick Glance: Lara Trump Resigns as RNC Co-Chair, Eyes Senate Seat
- Lara Trump will resign as co-chair of the Republican National Committee while exploring options with her father-in-law and the newly elected president.
- She is considering replacing Florida Senator Marco Rubio should he be confirmed as Secretary of State, which would lead to a vacancy in the Senate.
- Since becoming co-chair in March 2023, Trump has achieved significant goals and feels her time in the role has come to an end.
- She anticipates increased unity within the Republican Party and believes members will express their political views more boldly.
Gabbard's bipartisan congressional connections could be crucial to confirmation: Trump's pick for director of national intelligence must convince some doubters.
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Quick Glance: Tulsi Gabbard: Controversial Pick for Intelligence Director
- Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, may face intense Senate opposition.
- Despite lacking intelligence experience, she would oversee 18 agencies with a $100 billion budget.
- Gabbard has faced accusations of promoting an anti-American agenda and has engaged with figures opposed to U.S. interests, raising concerns about her security clearance.
- Her potential role could jeopardize relations with U.S. allies and compromise national security.
Trump taps election denier to head global media operation VOA: Trump taps election denier to head global media operation VOA - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Kari Lake as Voice of America Director
- Donald Trump has appointed Kari Lake, a former news anchor and hardline Republican, as the director of Voice of America.
- Lake, who recently lost the Senate race in Arizona, will ensure that American values are broadcast internationally in a fair and accurate manner.
- She is a strong Trump supporter and has echoed his unfounded claims of election fraud from 2020.
- Trump previously clashed with VOA, accusing it of promoting Chinese propaganda during his presidency.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress: The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made ...
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Quick Glance: Musk and Ramaswamy Call for Dramatic Government Reforms
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with Republican lawmakers to discuss sweeping spending cuts.
- Musk aims for $2 trillion in savings, though a timeline for these reductions remains unspecified.
- The co-chairs of the efficiency task force propose firing thousands of federal employees and eliminating expired programs.
- Despite Republican control of Congress and the White House, significant reductions are anticipated to be challenging.
Senate confirmation for Trump nominees should not be sidestepped | Letters: The new Trump administration, homelessness, and Democrats' treatment of white men are ...
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Backlash to Iowa Republican US Sen. Joni Ernst mounts amid Pete Hegseth nomination fight
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Quick Glance: Ernst Hesitant to Back Hegseth for Defense Secretary
- Senator Joni Ernst stated she is not ready to support Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary.
- Ernst had a detailed discussion with Hegseth, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse.
- She is known for her advocacy against sexual assault in the military, being a survivor herself.
- Hegseth denied the allegations and continues to engage with senators as the confirmation process unfolds.
Schapiro: Short-timer governors – long goodbyes: In that fourth and final year, Virginia's chief executives learn a consequential lesson: That they're often ...
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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says she had ‘encouraging’ meeting with controversial Pentagon pick
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Former state Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould under consideration for Ariz. US attorney
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Eric Schmitt is close with the Trump administration. What does that mean for Missouri?
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Gerth: If Daniel Cameron runs for McConnell's seat, pressure on Beshear will rise | Opinion
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Bill Cassidy faces a right-wing assault after crossing Trump: Donald Trump has forgiven GOP critics before — Lindsey Graham is a glaring example — but only if ...
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Louisiana's Bill Cassidy faces a very early challenger for his U.S. Senate seat. Here's why.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear voted 'chair-elect’ of Democratic Governors Association
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Michigan legislative committees move flurry of bills for a vote: Michigan legislative committees advanced a flurry of bills for a vote on a range of policies ...
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Ashley Hinson defends Joni Ernst over senator’s hesitancy to back Trump’s defense secretary pick
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Sen. Laphonza Butler Discusses the Election During Her Last Days in Office: An interview with Senator Laphonza Butler, Democrat of California ...
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Who wants to replace JD Vance in the Senate? Ohio congressman, treasurer eye job: Several Republicans are eager to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U ...
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Oklahoma senator writes legislation to authorize recall elections of state officials
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