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– What to expect as Republicans seek to avoid a government shutdown and salvage spending measures
-Georgia Court of Appeals strips prosecutor Fani Willis and her team from Trump election interference case
A bill aimed at stopping abuse in child treatment facilities backed by Paris Hilton will be submitted to Biden’s desk.
Dr. Paul’s prescription for treating “uniparties”
The chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill has put the leadership of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the spotlight, and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has called for Elon Paul to replace him. The idea of appointing Musk as the next president has been floated. President Trump named him co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Paul pitched Musk’s X on Thursday morning the idea of a tech billionaire taking the House speaker’s gavel, noting that the speaker doesn’t have to be a sitting lawmaker.
“The Speaker of the House does not have to be a member of Congress… Nothing disrupts this swamp more than electing Elon Musk… Think about it… Nothing is impossible. (Collective system, (Needless to say my joy at witnessing the alias “Unionist Party”) “They will forever lose their loving hearts,” wrote Paul, a staunch liberal conservative on fiscal matters…Continue reading read
House Speaker Mike Johnson (left) could face a leadership battle over his handling of the spending bill, with Sen. Rand Paul hinting at replacing Elon Musk. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images, left; Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, right.)
white house
Competing priorities: Biden sets economy-wide climate change goals: reduce emissions by 61-66% from 2005 levels in 2035…Read more
Heading for the exit: Where is Biden? Lame-duck president slams ‘quiet exit’ amid massive government funding battle…Read more
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at St. Joseph of Brandywine Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware. Wednesday marks the 52nd anniversary of the car crash that killed Joe Biden’s first wife, Neilia Hunter. Biden and his 13-month-old daughter Naomi. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
‘BAD DAYS’: Biden administration officials noticed physical fitness problems in president’s first months in office: report…Read more
Trump administration transition
‘Totally dead’: President Trump praises disqualification of ‘corrupt’ Fani Willis, says case is ‘totally dead’…Read more
Kennedy Caucus: After RFK Jr. Conference, “Make America Healthy Again” Caucus Begins by Sen Marshall…Read More
Security Threat: Justice Department seeks to prevent defendant from attending President Trump’s Inauguration on January 6th…Read more
Turf war: House Republican campaign chairman says Trump victory means ‘we’ll go on the offensive’ in the 2026 midterm elections…Read more
The clock is ticking: President Trump announces demand for new spending bill as government shutdown looms…read more
capitol hill
‘Keep on the attack’: Tim Scott’s Senate campaign staff reveals ahead of critical 2026 battleground state races…Read more
‘I don’t have my vote’: Massie opposes Johnson who held speaker’s gavel: ‘He doesn’t have my vote’…Read more
Technology revolution: Experts praise long-awaited AI report from Congress: ‘thoughtful and forward-looking framework’…Read more
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Back to work: DOGE caucus leader Joni Ernst considers moving one-third of federal employees out of D.C.…Read More
Shutdown Showdown: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happened to the Interim Spending Bill…Read More
Shutdown Basics: What Happens During a Partial Government Shutdown…Read More
Trump’s take: Johnson would ‘easily remain chairman’ if he did this, says the president-elect…Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 25: Newly elected Speaker of the House, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), speaks with Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry ( Republican Party) (Republican, North Carolina) on 25th, 2023 in Washington, DC. After a contentious nomination period that lasted three weeks and featured four candidates, Mr Johnson replaced former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Pa.), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative lawmakers. , California). of his own party (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
McConnell’s Thoughts…: ‘America First’ vs. ‘America Last’: What does President Trump’s return mean for US foreign policy?…Read more
‘Shooting from the hip’: Some House Republicans secretly furious at Elon Musk after government shutdown talks break down…Read more
‘President Musk’: Democrats complain that Tesla boss is leading Republican spending drama…Read more
Pork barrel spending: Here’s what’s in the spending bill that’s angered Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswami…Read more
All of America
First on FOX: Alex Soros and Huma Abedin host star-studded engagement party at Anna Wintour’s home…Read More
Huma Abedin and Alexander Soros attend the 2024 Met Gala celebrating “Sleeping Beauty: Fashion’s Awakening” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Images for the Metropolitan Museum of Art/Vogue)
‘Woke’ is Broken: State Revamps Curriculum, Bans ‘Woke Trash’ to Teach All Aspects of Obama, Biden, Trump Era…Read more
ICE intensifies: As Biden era nears end, ICE deportations will catch up to Trump era in FY2024…Read more
Abortion civil war: Texas files high-stakes abortion pill case, likely to reach Supreme Court…Read more
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