Trump Says Freeland’s Departure Is Better for ‘Making Deals’

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said the departure of Chrystia Freeland from the Liberal cabinet will help Canada strike better deals. Trump commented on Freeland’s resignation from the role of deputy prime minister and finance minister on Dec. 16, saying in a Truth Social post the “Great State of Canada is stunned” after she resigned or

Rep. Andy Harris Reelected Freedom Caucus Chairman

The Maryland Republican was initially elected to lead the caucus in September, succeeding Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), who lost his primary. WASHINGTON—Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) was reelected chairman of the influential conservative House Freedom Caucus on Dec. 16. “This coming year will be pivotal as we work to deliver on President [Donald] Trump’s agenda, continue

Trump sues Des Moines Register over poll, promises more media lawsuits

The announcement Saturday that ABC has agreed to commit $15 million toward President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential foundation to settle a defamation lawsuit was a rare victory for Trump in years of lawsuits against news organizations. In the settlement’s aftermath, Trump said Monday at a news conference in Florida that he planned to sue the Des

Rep. Victoria Spartz Won’t Join Committees or House GOP Caucus

Instead, the Indiana Republican will spend her time assisting the Department of Government Efficiency to rein in federal bureaucracy, she said. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) announced on Dec. 16 that she will not join any committees and not participate in the House Republican caucus and instead will be helping a Trump initiative aimed at rooting