“An Arizona Republican who falsely claimed to be a legitimate presidential elector for former President Donald Trump — part of a sweeping effort by Trump and his allies to subvert the 2020 election — has pleaded guilty for her role in the scheme,” Politico reports.
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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…
Don’t Assume Americans Understood Biden’s Warning
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House GOP Asks Trump to Hold Back on Executive Orders
“The House Republican leadership has asked the incoming Trump administration to hold off on rolling back several Biden-era policies by executive order so that GOP lawmakers can repeal them in…
The Crossover House Seats for 2026
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Trump Unveils His White House Blacklist
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An Administration of the Uber-Wealthy
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Time Running Out to Recover Pilfered Jobless Benefits
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Jim Justice Already Skipping Votes
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Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
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