DOGE Caucus founding member debuts 2 bills to kick-start waste cuts in Trump term
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is introducing two bills targeting pandemic-era fraud as part of his advocacy for government reform with the Senate's DOGE Caucus.
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TN lawmaker proposes sending illegal migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities instead of deporting
A Tennessee state lawmaker introduced a bill to send illegal migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities rather than deporting them to another country.
Here’s what to know as electors cast ballots in 2024 election
At state capitols across the U.S. Tuesday, the presidential electors will be gathering to cast their electoral votes, formalizing President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. It’s largely a ceremonial vote, the next step after the presidential election. When Americans cast their ballots on Election Day, they’re technically voting
Electoral College meets today to cast ballots in 2024 election
At state capitols across the U.S. Tuesday, the presidential electors will be gathering to cast their electoral votes, formalizing President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. It’s largely a ceremonial vote, the next step after the presidential election. When Americans cast their ballots on Election Day, they’re technically voting
China Is Halting Critical Mineral Exports to the US. An Idaho Mine Could Help—If It Ever Secures Federal Permits.
The Chinese government in recent weeks expanded its ban on exports of a handful of minerals found in critical military and energy technologies in America. The move puts a spotlight on America’s domestic mineral supplies, many of which are locked in years-long federal permitting and regulatory reviews. One such case is a project located at
How Trump’s Influence Could Reshape the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
From including China in peace talks to arming Ukraine for a prolonged cease-fire negotiation, Trump is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape. President-elect Donald Trump is positioning himself to make sweeping efforts to end the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. How successful his administration will be in that goal, and what that success would mean
Senate Democrats Propose Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College
Republicans Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Trump have defended the Electoral College as empowering smaller states. Senate Democrats proposed a constitutional amendment on Dec. 16 that would abolish the Electoral College and ensure the country’s presidential elections were determined by the popular vote. “It is time to retire this 18th-century invention that disenfranchises millions