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-MAGA Republicans defend TikTok as ‘conservative platform’ as fate hangs with Supreme Court
– Laken Riley Act, Democrats reach out to Republicans to help overcome Senate filibuster
– Americans remember former President Carter’s ‘lifelong legacy’ outside monument at National Cathedral
Unite at Carter’s funeral
President-elect Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence shook hands Thursday in their first public appearance in four years at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
When former President Trump arrived at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for his funeral, Pence was seen standing up to shake his hand. After the two acknowledged each other and appeared to say a few words, Pence shook hands with former first lady Melania Trump.
Former second lady Karen Pence, who was sitting next to her husband, didn’t stand up, didn’t shake Trump’s hand, and didn’t appear to acknowledge him…read more
Al Gore watches as former Vice President Mike Pence (center) and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands before former US President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, in January. Former Vice President (left). September 9, 2025. (Photo by: Mandel NGAN/POOL/AFP) (Photo by: MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP, Getty Images) (Getty Images)
white house
Warning: Biden’s Health Secretary warns about impact of preemptive pardons on Fauci, others…Read more
Cutting-edge competitiveness: Harris and Emhoff seem to ignore Trump and Obama as they socialize over presidential jokes…read more
Friendly enemies: Trump chats with Obama, while Clinton and Harris ignore president-elect at Jimmy Carter’s funeral…Read more
Former President Barack Obama chuckles while chatting with President-elect Donald Trump at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday. (Getty Images)
Biden sentenced: FBI informant who fabricated bribery story about Biden sentenced to 6 years in prison…Read more
Capitol Danger: Suspect identified in terrifying moment before Trump pays tribute to Jimmy Carter…Read More
No show: Michelle Obama and Dick Cheney were also conspicuously absent from Carter’s funeral…Read more
world stage
Message from the opposition: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado has an urgent message for President-elect Donald Trump…Read more
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (left), holding a Venezuelan flag during an anti-Maduro demonstration in the center, and opposition leader Maria Colina Machado (right) (AP/Getty)
Get your money’s worth: Biden approves $500 million Ukraine security package 11 days before Trump takes office…Read more
Trump administration transition
‘Quick Confirmation’: As Cali wildfires rage, powerful fire union, once neutral, backs Noem at DHS in 2024…Read more
Obstructing Hegseth?: New Republican senator sheds tears over Democrats’ ‘delay-seeking’ Pete Hegseth Pentagon confirmation…Read more
Supporting Bondi: Former state lawmakers ask Senate to confirm Bondi as head of the Department of Justice…Read more
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives at the Fiserv Forum during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
capitol hill
Water Pressure: After President Trump expressed concerns about Chinese domination, House Republicans introduced a bill to buy back the Panama Canal…Read more
New Congress: Did Moderate Democrats Gain Religion by Accepting the Laken-Riley Act?…Read More
The Republican Laken Riley Act defeated the filibuster with the help of some Democrats. (Reuters)
Back to work: House watchdog to introduce government telework in first hearing of new Congress…Read more
Shut up: Republican provocateurs Boebert and Burlison introduce ATF repeal bill…Read more
All of America
A page from Trump: America’s new governors will take a page from Trump on committees like DOGE…Read More
Trump resistance: L.A. suburbs step up sanctuary city policies as neighboring cities burn…Read more
‘Unprecedented and historic’: Cause of raging Los Angeles wildfires still unknown as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership…Read more
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, which burns multiple buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
California Nightmare: As LA residents demand accountability, Karen Bass’ 2021 tweets haunt her…read more
Mass deportations: ICE is considering expanding immigrant detention facilities, ACLU says…Read more
‘I shudder to think about it’: Sen. Adam Schiff reprimands President Trump, tells him to be a unifier over Los Angeles wildfires…Read more
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