House Freedom Caucus Puts Border First in Strategy to Advance Trump Agenda

The two-step strategy would follow a border bill with a second piece of legislation tackling other issues, including taxes. The House Freedom Caucus has endorsed a two-track approach to advancing President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda amid some Republican division over the reconciliation process. The conservative bloc is pushing for an initial bill to address border security

Pelosi Recovering After Hip Surgery in Europe

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery in Europe after sustaining an injury during a bipartisan trip to Luxembourg. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) underwent hip replacement surgery in Europe on Dec. 14, according to her spokesperson, who said the California Democrat is well on her way to recovery. “Earlier this morning,

Newsom Announces California Special Elections Dates

The special elections will be held in April 2025, with the primaries scheduled for February. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for two special elections to take place in early 2025 to replace two Republican state lawmakers who have vacated their seats. The elections will fill vacancies in California’s Assembly District 32 left by former

Judge Orders Depositions for Trump, George Stephanopoulos in ABC Lawsuit

Trump is suing the news host and ABC for defamation over statements made about the E. Jean Carroll case. A magistrate judge in Florida has ordered President-elect Donald Trump and ABC News host George Stephanopoulos to appear for depositions this month as part of an ongoing lawsuit between the two. Earlier this year, Trump sued

Florida’s Patronis Vows to Advance Trump’s Agenda If Elected to Gaetz’s Former House Seat

Florida’s chief financial officer is one of the 11 Republicans who have announced their candidacies. Florida’s chief financial officer and fire marshal said that if he wins the upcoming special election to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s congressional seat, he will be an advocate for President-elect Donald Trump’s voters. “Matt Gaetz was a loyal soldier

Biden Establishes Task Force to Monitor China’s Censorship and Harassment in US

The president issued a memorandum to address the Chinese Communist Party’s transnational repression targeting individuals and businesses. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on Dec. 12 announced the establishment of a task force to “monitor and address the effects” of any attempts by the Chinese regime to censor or intimidate individuals or businesses in the United States. The