Durbin on potential government shutdown: ‘I don’t know what to think’ :
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-III.), the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Sunday he “doesn’t know ...
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Oklahoma senator writes legislation to authorize recall elections of state officials
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By selfishly pardoning his son Hunter, Joe Biden flat-out destroyed his legacy | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Judge Critiques Biden's Pardon Statement on Hunter's Case
- Judge Mark C. Scarsi criticized President Biden for misrepresenting the charges against Hunter Biden in his pardon announcement.
- He noted that the president's claims contradict the court records and that Hunter Biden does not belong to the group of individuals who delayed tax payments due to addiction.
- Biden pleaded guilty to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes and filing false returns.
- Despite the concerns regarding the president's statements, the judge vacated the sentencing hearing and planned to officially close the case upon receipt of the pardon confirmation.
The Terrifying Lesson Trump May Learn From South Korea’s Near-Coup: The temptation for Trump to emulate South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be overwhelming ...
thedailybeast.com/the-terrifying-lesson-trump-may-learn-from-south-koreas-near-coup/
MAGA Vows To Stand With Pete Hegseth Amid Controversies: Trump is reportedly considering replacing Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as defense ...
newsweek.com/maga-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-senate-republicans-1995258
Quick Glance: Hegseth Fights for Support as Trump Eyes DeSantis
- Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, is publicly campaigning for support while dismissing allegations against him as fabricated.
- Even with Hegseth's claims of Trump's backing, the president-elect is considering Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement.
- Hegseth's mother retracted her previous accusations against him, calling him a changed person, which raises hopes for his confirmation.
- However, Trump's allies worry that reports about DeSantis could further weaken support for Hegseth among Republican senators.
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/05/us/politics/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-doge-congress.html
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.
Trump leaves Pete Hegseth hanging against emboldened GOP senators: "I don't think it's going anywhere," one senator told Axios about ...
axios.com/2024/12/05/trump-hegseth-nomination-senate
Troops withdraw as National Assembly passes martial law repeal : President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration wound down just two and a half hours after its ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/356_387642.html
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Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator: President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.
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‘What would Mitt Romney do?’: Senators praise Utahn as a bipartisan problem-solver as he leaves Congress
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House torpedoes Democratic-led effort to release Ethics report on Matt Gaetz: House Republicans on Thursday torpedoed a Democratic-led effort to release the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5025164-gaetz-ethics-report-house-vote/
Quick Glance: Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
- House Republicans voted on Thursday to block a Democrat-led initiative to release an Ethics Committee report on allegations against Matt Gaetz.
- This decision effectively halted the report's publication, despite calls from some Republicans for transparency.
- After the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the report as 'moot' since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress.
- The Ethics Committee had previously decided against releasing the investigation results, while Gaetz denied all allegations.
Senate Republicans giving Kash Patel a chance: "I do know Kash, and that's why I think he's going to be great."
axios.com/2024/12/03/senate-republicans-kash-patel-fbi-confirmation
Scoop: Schumer and Johnson in standoff over antisemitism bill: "We are trying to get them to do it," Schumer told Axios, referring to the House.
axios.com/2024/12/06/schumer-johnson-antisemitism-vote
US senator blasts airlines for viewing passengers as 'walking piggy banks': The head of a U.S. Senate panel harshly criticized rising airline fees for luggage ...
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McConnell is no longer obliged to Trump. He's fighting back ahead of second term | Opinion
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Scoop: Chuck Schumer eyes new leadership job for Cory Booker: The #3 position is open because Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) is retiring.
axios.com/2024/12/02/klobuchar-booker-top-leadership-roles
Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority: Republicans hold a 220-215 majority in House of Representatives but will have to deal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/4/democrats-win-final-seat-in-us-house-cutting-into-republican-majority
Quick Glance: Democrats Secure Final Seat in US House
- Democrats have won the last race in the U.S. House, reducing the Republican majority to 220-215.
- Adam Gray defeated Republican incumbent John Duarte in California by fewer than 200 votes.
- The Republican majority will further diminish as three members leave for the Trump administration, jeopardizing their control.
- The new Congress is set to convene on January 3, with Trump being inaugurated on January 20.
Democrats, don't use Trump's nonsense to justify nonsense of your own | Opinion: Remember, in the heat of frustration or anger about what you’re witnessing under ...
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US Senate Democrats secure confirmation of 2 new judges as clock ticks: U.S. Senate Democrats on Monday secured the confirmation of two federal district court ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-democrats-win-california-judges-confirmation-clock-ticks-2024-12-03/
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Trump names ex-senator Perdue as pick for US ambassador to China: WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump named political ally and former Georgia senator ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/donald-trump-names-ex-senator-david-perdue-us-ambassador-china-4790851
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints David Perdue as China Ambassador
- Donald Trump has nominated former Senator David Perdue as the ambassador to China to improve US-China relations.
- Perdue, with extensive international business experience, will play a key role in implementing Trump's strategy for regional peace.
- His confirmation is anticipated as Republicans hold a majority in the Senate.
- Trump plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods in response to escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
Scoop: Schumer's last-minute marijuana push looks doomed: Now it will have to find an unlikely way through a Republican-dominated Congress.
axios.com/2024/12/04/schumer-marijuana-banking-legislation-senate
US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags: A U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline ...
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Louisiana state treasurer declares he’ll challenge Cassidy for Senate: Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R) will challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5023149-john-fleming-bill-cassidy-2026-senate-race/
Hatred from Turkish nationalists: Özdemir sees himself under massive threat: Eight years ago, Cem Özdemir was one of the initiators of the Bundestag's Armenia ...
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House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week: House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5020359-house-ethics-committee-report-release/
Gerth: How I miss the days when Rand Paul was the crazy one in Washington | Opinion
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5 key players in the fight over Trump tax cuts: President-elect Trump and Republicans have spent years preparing for a chance to cement their hallmark 2017 tax ...
thehill.com/business/5012136-5-key-players-in-the-fight-over-trump-tax-cuts/
Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills: Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5020333-senate-republicans-reconciliation-tax-cuts-border-security/
US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal: The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-promotion-general-involved-afghanistan-withdrawal-2024-12-03/
N.J. Senator-elect Andy Kim says Hunter Biden’s pardon feeds assumption that ‘well-connected play by a different set of rules’
inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/andy-kim-hunter-biden-20241202.html
OPINION | Russell Vought is just the man to implement Trump’s autocratic vision: Even conservative senators should find Vought problematic.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5008500-russell-vought-is-just-the-man-to-implement-trumps-autocratic-vision/
How Trump's supporters can save the president-elect from himself | Opinion: Trump's demand to kill bipartisan PRESS Act should spur lawmakers to send it to Biden ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/12/02/trump-news-media-congress-press-act/76503380007/
Two more Democrats join race for Democratic National Committee chair: Wisconsin Dem chair and former Senate candidate from Maryland join the field.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrats-join-race-democratic-national-committee-chair/story
US Senate passes long-awaited tax relief for fire victims: The bill, which passed through an unusual Senate maneuver, was hailed as justice for people whose fire ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/north-bay-firestorm-victims-tax-relief/
Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on Supreme Court: The Senate has the constitutional responsibility for “advice and consent” on ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/01/recess-appointments-could-put-trump-at-odds-with-conservatives-on-supreme-court/76688515007/
These GOP Senators Are Standing Up to Trump (for Now): Personnel is policy. But from his Cabinet picks to his tariff threats, Senate Republicans aren't yet in ...
usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2024-11-26/these-gop-senators-are-standing-up-to-trump-for-now
Donald Trump tests the system of checks and balances just weeks after election: Some GOP senators say they are prepared to fight for their role to advise and ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/01/showdown-ahead-donald-trump-tests-congress-checks-balances/76494802007/
Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel faces rocky path to US Senate approval: Nominee has vowed to dismantle ‘deep state’ and is an admirer of QAnon conspiracy ...
ft.com/content/b686d7f2-e296-4364-b6ca-b02174080351
How big was Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory? 8 charts explain: PolitiFact | Trump performed well by historical standards for someone running against the ...
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Exclusive: Senator's Stock Trade Raises 'Conflict of Interest' Concerns: Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin bought stock in Stride, an online school provider ...
newsweek.com/congress-stock-trading-mullin-1993427
Trump wants hostage deal before his inauguration, Lindsey Graham says: "I want people in Israel and in the region to know that Trump is focused on the ...
jpost.com/american-politics/article-831359
Social Security reforms face uncertain future in Senate: A House-passed bill to reform aspects of Social Security is lingering in the Senate as questions bubble ...
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US senators set to grill airline officials over fees for seats and checked bags: Members of a Senate subcommittee say airlines have raised billions of dollars by ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/12/us-senators-set-to-grill-airline-officials-over-fees-for-seats-and-checked-bags.html
Joni Ernst silent on whether Pete Hegseth would have her vote for US defense secretary
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/04/joni-ernst-military-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-nomination-donald-trump/76774652007/
Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education: Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/27/republican-bill-abolish-department-of-education
Bannon blames McConnell for Gaetz withdrawal as Trump AG: Steve Bannon, a key ally and ex-adviser to President-elect Trump, placed the blame for former Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5010302-steve-bannon-mitch-mcconnell-establishment-republicans-matt-gaetz-attorney-general-withdrawal/
Republican Rand Paul opposes using military for deportations
reuters.com/world/us/republican-rand-paul-opposes-trump-talk-using-military-deportations-2024-11-24/
Andy Kim will join the U.S. Senate next week following George Helmy’s resignation
inquirer.com/politics/new-jersey/andy-kim-george-helmy-senate-menendez-new-jersey-20241203.html
Grassley: Trump’s new pick for attorney general ‘impressive’, ‘well-qualified’: Incoming Senate Judiciary Committee chair met with Pam Bondi
thegazette.com/government-politics/grassley-trumps-new-pick-for-attorney-general-impressive-well-qualified/
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence: President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/01/us/politics/trump-senate-independence.html
Opinion | How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?: The Senate can take steps to remain an independent power center in Trump’s Washington.
nytimes.com/2024/12/02/opinion/donald-trump-senate.html
UN General Assembly pushes for Palestinian state: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday called on Israel to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/12/04/un-general-assembly-pushes-for-palestinian-state
Sen. Joni Ernst pitches $1 trillion in spending cuts to DOGE leaders targeting government
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/26/iowa-senator-joni-ernst-pitches-1-trillion-in-spending-cuts-to-doge-leaders/76573505007/
Trump Transition Live: GOP reacts to Pam Bondi pick after Matt Gaetz exit: Donald Trump has selected Pam Bondi as the next U.S. Attorney General after former Rep ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-transition-picks-live-updates-matt-gaetz-11-22-24-1990084
Quick Glance: Pam Bondi: Trump's Nominee for Attorney General
- Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as attorney general following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal.
- As Florida's first female attorney general, Bondi could assist Trump in legal challenges and reshape the Justice Department.
- She was part of Trump's legal team during his first impeachment and defended his positions during his hush money trial.
- Republican senators' backing of Bondi's nomination highlights her strong ties to the Trump administration.
Republicans on House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz: No Republican joined Democrats who wanted to release the report.
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/20/matt-gaetz-meets-privately-with-senators-to-shore-up-support-as-house-ethics-decision-looms/76452966007/
Quick Glance: Gaetz Announces Decision to Exit Congress
- Matt Gaetz announced in an interview that he will not return to Congress next year.
- His withdrawal follows the termination of his nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
- He emphasized his commitment to continue supporting Donald Trump but from a different role.
- Gaetz claimed the allegations against him are part of a 'smear campaign' and praised Pam Bondi's nomination as his successor.
Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections: Democrats need to flip four seats for a majority, but have few clear targets.
abcnews.go.com/538/republicans-start-favorites-2026-senate-elections/story
Trump’s pick for budget head worked on Project 2025 – and wants to bypass the US Senate
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/23/trump-project-2025-russell-vought-budget-director
Quick Glance: Trump Nominates Vought Despite Project 2025 Dismissal
- Despite distancing himself from Project 2025, President Trump nominated Russell Vought for a key administration position.
- Vought, a former OMB director, is described as a cost cutter who will help implement Trump's agenda.
- Although Trump claimed ignorance of Project 2025, Vought contributed to the plan, which seeks to centralize governmental authority in the presidency.
- Vought's organization has indicated that 'Christian nationalism' will be a priority for a future Trump administration.
Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick: The slim margins of the race triggered an automatic recount, with results expected ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/bob-casey-concedes-pennsylvania-senate-race-dave-mccormick-rcna181277
Quick Glance: Bob Casey Concedes Election to Dave McCormick
- Senator Bob Casey conceded defeat to Dave McCormick, officially ending his reelection campaign.
- Despite ongoing legal battles, Casey's approximately 16,500 vote deficit was insurmountable.
- He expressed gratitude to Pennsylvanians for their support over his 28 years in public service and congratulated McCormick.
- This election marks a clean sweep for Republicans in Pennsylvania, with Casey being the only Democratic Senate candidate in a swing state to lose this year.
Senators who missed the most votes during the 118th Congress: Ambition caused Republicans to miss votes this Congress.
axios.com/2024/11/27/senators-missed-votes-absent-118th-congress
Mitch McConnell Is Ready to Pick His Own Fights After Senate Leadership: The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and ...
nytimes.com/2024/11/25/us/politics/mitch-mcconnell-senate-leadership.html
Donald Trump’s recess appointment proposal ‘short-circuits Constitution’ - UPI.com
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Your money, the economy, taxes might change in 2025: Experts offer predictions: A new president, a strong economy and tons of innovation: How those and other ...
azcentral.com/story/money/business/consumers/2024/12/01/could-your-finances-improve-in-2025-economists-offer-predictions/76618049007/
As McConnell steps down from leadership, Thomas Massie will represent KY well | Opinion
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/11/25/mitch-mcconnell-thomas-massie-kentucky-washington/76479627007/
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor announces resignation ahead of Trump presidency
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/25/sdny-us-attorney-damian-williams-to-resign-after-historic-tenure/76576269007/
Trump picks Linda McMahon and Mehmet Oz to serve in top roles: Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Dr. Oz to Lead Health Agency
- Donald Trump selected Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee health programs for older and low-income Americans.
- Oz will focus on incentivizing disease prevention and reducing fraud in the most expensive government agency.
- Trump also appointed Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary to advance his tariff policies and trade agenda.
- Lutnick, a proponent of tariffs, will be responsible for trade restrictions and monitoring economic data.
What Are Recess Appointments, and Why Is Trump Pushing for Them?: The president-elect has advocated for bypassing the traditional Senate confirmation process ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-11-19/what-are-recess-appointments-and-why-is-trump-pushing-for-them
Bob Casey will leave the Senate with a reputation as a quiet fighter for working people
pennlive.com/politics/2024/11/bob-casey-will-leave-the-senate-with-a-reputation-as-a-quiet-fighter-for-working-people.html
Trump picks former domestic policy adviser Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/23/trump-brooke-rollins-agriculture-secretary/76200293007/
Quick Glance: Trump Selects Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary
- Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary, completing his cabinet selections.
- The nomination requires Senate confirmation, which will be controlled by Republicans when Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.
- Rollins, a longtime Trump associate with a degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M University, previously served as his domestic policy chief.
- The USDA, which she would lead, is crucial for farmer support and establishing nutrition standards.
Trump to nominate pro wrestling mogul Linda McMahon for education secretary: McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/19/trump-to-nominate-pro-wrestling-mogul-linda-mcmahon-for-education-secretary/76435346007/
Quick Glance: Allegations Against Linda McMahon Regarding Child Abuse
- A lawsuit claims Linda McMahon knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children by a WWE employee.
- Filed in October, the lawsuit references incidents from the 1980s where an employee recruited children for sexual abuse.
- The McMahons are portrayed as negligent, allegedly aware of the abuse yet failing to protect the children.
- Linda McMahon denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit baseless, while Vince McMahon faces past abuse claims.
Cassidy’s vote to impeach Trump could imperil his reelection: Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) vote to impeach President-elect Trump could come back to haunt him ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5005608-cassidy-trump-re-election-2026/
Red light is everywhere. We asked doctors what's real: It's pretty great, but it won't cure all your ailments.
axios.com/2024/12/04/red-light-therapy-masks-doctor-recommendations
Canada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat
apnews.com/article/woman-combat-canada-us-carignan-risch-23ad537fbfab4a63e41b5d4366f24d91
Quick Glance: Carignan Challenges Senator on Women's Combat Roles
- General Jennie Carignan, Canada's first female military leader, criticized U.S. Senator Jim Risch's comments regarding women's roles in combat.
- Risch described the inclusion of women in the military as delusional and not without challenges, which Carignan deemed outdated.
- She emphasized that women have served in combat for centuries without recognition, asserting that the distraction lies not with women but with such comments.
- Carignan received a standing ovation at the Halifax International Security Forum for her stance on equality in the military.
Here’s What the Constitution Actually Says About Trump’s Recess Appointments Scheme
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/11/trump-cabinet-constitution-recess-appointments-by-president.html
Joni Ernst will lead Senate partnership on Trump's new 'DOGE' initiative to cut spending
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/23/iowa-us-senator-joni-ernst-will-lead-senate-partnership-on-trump-doge-initiative-to-cut-spending/76508767007/
Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-tv-doctor-mehmet-oz-to-lead-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services/76433092007/
‘Papa’ Gaetz Insists Son Was ‘Not Seeking’ AG Job: Matt Gaetz’s father seemed confident in his son’s ability to weather what is anticipated to be a rocky Senate ...
thedailybeast.com/don-papa-gaetz-insists-matt-gaetz-was-not-seeking-attorney-general-job/
Quick Glance: Johnson Requests Halt on Release of Gaetz Report
- House Speaker Mike Johnson requested that the Ethics Committee refrain from releasing its report on Matt Gaetz.
- The investigation into Gaetz, who resigned this week, has been ongoing since 2021 and includes serious allegations.
- Johnson emphasized that making the report public would violate House rules and traditions.
- There is bipartisan support in the Judiciary Committee for accessing the Ethics Committee's findings.
US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the ...
reuters.com/world/us-senate-blocks-bid-halt-some-israel-military-sales-2024-11-21/
Senate Rejects Sanders' Bid to Halt Arms to Israel Over Gaza Atrocities: "Our taxpayer dollars should be used to fund education, housing ...
commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-on-israel
The View From Mount Trump | Common Dreams: Looking over his gigantic domain astride the country and soon the world, Trump can recount the pillars of his elected ...
commondreams.org/opinion/trump-s-second-term
AfD in Bavaria passes resolution on "remigration": The Bavarian AfD state party conference was originally only supposed to deal with internal party regulations ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article254644098/AfD-in-Bayern-beschliesst-Resolution-zur-Remigration.html
Quick Glance: Bavarian AfD Passes Controversial Remigration Resolution
- The Bavarian AfD's state party congress in Greding adopted a resolution advocating for the return of foreigners to their home countries.
- According to the resolution, asylum seekers should no longer seek protection on German soil but be placed in safe zones outside Europe.
- The AfD plans to deport not only criminals but also individuals with low integration potential through mandatory return programs.
- Internal conflicts within the Bavarian AfD exist between moderate members and supporters of the far-right faction led by Björn Höcke, while the party aims for greater influence in member admissions and party conventions.
Democrats tried to kill the filibuster. I bet they're glad that didn't work. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/11/25/democrats-filibuster-trump-cabinet-senate-confirmations/76413227007/
Trump fills out his key public health roles: President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced his picks for critical remaining public health roles in his ...
cnn.com/2024/11/22/politics/trump-public-health-picks-rfk/
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