Trump Transition Signs MOU With Justice Department to Allow Background Checks

This move also allows for security clearances and background checks to be conducted. The Trump transition team announced on Dec. 3 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Biden Department of Justice to facilitate background checks and security clearances between the current and incoming administrations. “This agreement with the Department of

Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz to Join House DOGE Caucus

Moskowitz’s decision to join the bicameral caucus comes two days after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) agreed with Elon Musk about government waste. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Dec. 3 became the first Democrat to join a House caucus dedicated to supporting the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I believe that streamlining government processes and

Trump’s Nominee for DEA Chief Withdraws From Consideration

‘There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County,’ the sheriff Chad Chronister said on X. Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff in Florida, withdrew his bid to become head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) next year days after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the role. Chronister posted

Last Uncalled House Race Lingers in California

The Republican incumbent trails his Democratic challenger by 165 votes in the 13th Congressional District. While Republicans are projected to hold onto control of the U.S. House of Representatives after the November general election, a single race remains uncalled by the Associated Press as of Dec. 3. Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) trails Democratic

Trump Files Motion to Dismiss in New York Criminal Case

Trump’s motion cited the president’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. President-elect Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting that New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan dismiss his New York criminal case and verdicts against him. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts and his preparations to wield

Trump Files Motion to Dismiss New York Criminal Case

Trump’s motion cited the president’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. President-elect Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting that New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan dismiss his New York criminal case and verdicts against him. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts and his preparations to wield

Schumer Reelected Senate Democrat Leader, Durbin as Whip

Schumer and Durbin will be Senate minority leader and minority whip, respectively, as the GOP will control the upper congressional chamber starting in January. Senate Democrats reelected Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Dec. 3 as their leader and whip, respectively. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) got the third-ranked