‘There’s always consequences’: GOP rebels plot mutiny against Johnson over government shutdown drama
House GOP hardliners are furious with House Speaker Mike Johnson about the way leaders have handled government funding.
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Pete Hegseth may release sexual assault accuser from confidentiality agreement, setting up public showdown
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee ensnared in sexual assault allegations, plans to release his accuser from the confidentiality agreement he had her sign, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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
New federal rule bans “junk fees” on hotels and live event tickets
“Junk fees” cost Americans billions every year “Junk fees” cost Americans billions every year 01:48 Ever booked a hotel room for $200 only to be surprised by an extra $40 “resort fee” at checkout? A new Federal Trade Commission rule aims to put a stop to such surprise charges by banning so-called junk fees on
Jill Biden leaves job at Virginia community college ahead of White House departure
Poised to soon leave the White House, first lady Jill Biden announced that she had taught her final class at Northern Virginia Community College.