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Lawmaker Arrested for Trying to Enter House Chamber
Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore (R) was arrested Thursday after he refused to abide by a ban on entering the House chamber made by the speaker last year, the Atlanta…
Stephen Miller Has Built More Power Than Ever
New York Times: “Mr. Miller was influential in Mr. Trump’s first term but stands to be exponentially more so this time. He holds the positions of deputy chief of staff,…
Trump’s Fraud Penalty Is Now $502 Million
“Quietly, just before the calendar turned for the new year, an already whopping debt tentatively owed by President-elect Donald Trump and co-defendants in his New York civil fraud case hit…
Johnson Faces Furor Over Sacking House Intelligence Chair
“Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a handful of unhappy House Republicans over the ouster of Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) as chair of the Intelligence Committee,” Punchbowl News reports. “The question,…
New Trump Portrait Mimics Mug Shot
“President-elect Trump sported a familiar stone-faced stare in his official portrait revealed just days before he makes his White House return,” Axios reports. “The nontraditional portrait is starkly different from…
Mike Johnson and John Thune Not on the Same Page
Rachel Bade: “Ask Congress’ top two leaders about each other, and you’ll hear all the expected pleasantries — on the surface.” “Dig a little deeper, though, and it becomes obvious…
Ramaswamy Eyes Ohio Governor’s Race
“Vivek Ramaswamy would consider an appointment to replace JD Vance in the Senate if it was offered — but is setting himself up for a gubernatorial run in Ohio and…
Jared Golden Wants Trump to Go Big on Tariffs
Washington Post: “Most Democrats are poised to bash Trump over any price increases that follow new tariffs in his second administration, especially on inexpensive consumer goods like clothing. But Golden…
Five Republicans Threaten to Derail Trump’s Tax Cuts
“An influential group of five House Republicans from high-tax states is threatening to hold up a major tax package that is a top priority for President-elect Donald Trump unless they…
Giuliani Didn’t Show Up for Court Hearing
Rudy Giuliani has not yet arrived at court for a trial on Thursday in his bid to block two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of helping steal the 2020…
Democrats Uncharacteristically Quiet as Biden Exits
Washington Post: “Democrats are struggling with the meaning of Biden’s legacy. They spent several years touting their shared legislative accomplishments as historic and embraced Biden’s bid for a second term,…
‘Oligarchy’ Decried by Biden Only Got Richer
“The very richest Americans are among the biggest winners from President Joe Biden’s time in office, despite his farewell address warning of an ‘oligarchy’ and a ‘tech industrial complex’ that…
Johnson Taps Ukraine Aid Critic to Lead Intel Panel
“Speaker Mike Johnson has tapped Rick Crawford, an Arkansas Republican who has opposed Ukraine aid, to replace defense hawk Mike Turner atop the Intelligence Committee,” Bloomberg reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Sees the Best Ratings of His Political Career
“Donald Trump continues to see some of the most positive ratings of his political career, according to a new CNN poll, which finds the president-elect poised to enter his second…
Quote of the Day
“I’m feeling like a kid again with Trump’s invite. I’m fired up. I’m not even taking Viagra anymore.” — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonarro, quoted by the New York Times,…
The Gravitational Pull of Partisanship
Charlie Cook: “It used to be that a candidate with some combination of personality, charm, a good story, hard work, and good fortune could win in a state with strong…
Nancy Pelosi Won’t Attend Trump’s Inauguration
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
One of the Coldest Inaugurations Ever
“It will be bitterly cold for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday as temperatures dip well below average for this time of year in the D.C. area,” WTOP reports. “The weather…
What We Still Don’t Know About Biden’s Legacy
As President Biden’s term concludes with Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency, the narrative surrounding his legacy remains unsettled. While Biden’s legislative accomplishments are undeniable, his failure to prevent Trump’s return…
DeSantis Appoints Ashley Moody to Replace Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio, The Hill reports. She’ll need to run in a special…