What to Know About Stephen Miller, Trump’s Deputy Chief of Policy

Miller, one of Trump’s longest-serving aides, has played a role in many of Trump’s policy proposals, particularly on immigration. Stephen Miller, former senior policy advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, will return to the White House to serve as deputy chief of policy in Trump’s new administration, according to Vice President-elect JD Vance. Vance, a Senator

The Lame Duck Session of Congress Begins—Here’s What to Expect

Jockeying for leadership roles is already underway. Congress will likely act only to prevent a government shutdown, while the Senate will confirm more judges WASHINGTON—After a long recess that began in September, both houses of the 118th Congress will return on Nov. 12 for its final session. It’s the first time the legislature will convene

In Arizona, Gallego Beats Lake in US Senate Showdown

A closely watched Senate race in a presidential battleground has been decided: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) defeated former newscaster Kari Lake. As of 9:52 p.m, Gallego had 50 percent of the vote, while Lake had 47.8 percent—a gap of 72,626 votes—according to The Associated Press. “Gracias, Arizona!” Gallego posted to X shortly after the result

GOP Incumbent Mike Garcia Concedes California House Seat

Democrat George Whitesides is set to win the House Seat for California’s heavily Democratic Congressional District 27. Democrat George Whitesides is set to win the House Seat for California’s heavily Democratic Congressional District 27, as incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Garcia conceded in the race on Monday night. In a post to X at 7 p.m.

Lawmaker Floats Possibility of Vance Becoming de Facto Senate Leader

A social media post on a related discussion had attracted more than 4.7 million views, 25,000 reposts, and more than 4,000 comments as of Monday night. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) didn’t expect to cause a national ruckus when he casually said during a Nov. 8 late-night conversation with Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk that