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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., an ardent supporter of Israel, said that he looks forward to voting to confirm Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In a post on X, the senator accused the… Read More »Fetterman calls out 'UN's rank, pervasive antisemitism,' says he looks forward to confirming Elise Stefanik
In his first 100 days, President-elect Donald Trump plans to begin the process of deporting hundreds of thousands of people. He is expected to end parole for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. And he is likely to undo… Read More »Trump’s immigration crackdown is expected to start on Day 1
The Pentagon is bracing for sweeping policy changes under the incoming Trump administration, and some high-level officers could find their careers on the chopping block. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and veteran of… Read More »Pentagon bracing for sweeping changes after Trump nominates Pete Hegseth for secretary
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., may be done with Congress. But Congress is not done with him. And as President-elect Trump’s pick to serve as Attorney General, Gaetz is apparently not done with Congress, either. Gaetz negotiated with Mr. Trump… Read More »Gaetz-gate: Navigating the President-elect's most baffling Cabinet pick
Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Biden on Saturday that he will work with the incoming administration of President-elect Trump, as the two current leaders spoke on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, Peru. The… Read More »China’s Xi vows to work with Trump during meeting with Biden
Democrats who won major Senate races have a blunt message for their party: Get a better economic message or keep losing. From Elissa Slotkin in Michigan to Ruben Gallego in Arizona and Adam Schiff in California, these soon-to-be senators took… Read More »Dems who overcame GOP tide urge party to focus on 'kitchen-table issues'
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah., took aim at Sen. Bob Casey over the Pennsylvania Democrat’s refusal to concede the election, arguing that the Senate could refuse to seat him if he continues to rely on “illegal votes.” “If Bob Casey doesn’t… Read More »Lee threatens to not seat Casey in Senate if he continues refusal to concede
The former White House coronavirus response coordinator on Sunday said she is looking forward to the Senate confirmation hearing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who President-elect Trump tapped for his secretary of Health and Human Services, as a unique opportunity… Read More »Former Trump WH COVID doc 'excited' for questions at RFK confirmation hearing
House Speaker Mike Johnson explained his opposition to releasing the House Ethics Committee report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Sunday. Johnson, R-La., made the comments during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday” with host Shannon Bream. He argued that… Read More »Speaker Johnson opposes releasing Matt Gaetz's House Ethics report: 'Open a Pandora's box'
Republicans are pushing to expand their slim majority in the House of Representatives as the final handful of undecided races near their conclusion. Five House races remain uncalled as of Sunday morning. The balance of power currently sits at 218… Read More »Republicans aim to expand slim House majority as final races near finish line