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Here’s what’s happening…
– Speaker Johnson clarifies statement about transgender House member-elect.
Top 10 states where Trump outperformed in 2024.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia says ‘we’ve got a friend in the White House’ with Trump’s election.
‘On One Condition’
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he would vote to confirm his former political opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator if Oz protects government programs.
“If Dr. Oz is committed to protecting and preserving Medicare and Medicaid, I’m supporting him,” Fetterman tweeted.
Fetterman defeated Oz, a Republican, in Pennsylvania’s 2022 U.S. Senate race…Read more
Left: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024; Right: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz laughs during a safer streets community discussion at Galdos Catering and Entertainment on Oct. 13, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pa. (Left: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Right: Mark Makela/Getty Images)
White House
‘THEY MAKE US STRONGER’: Biden Defense Secretary argues women, racial diversity ‘make us stronger’ as Trump administration approaches…Read more
MR PRESIDENT!?: Biden skips taking questions at G-20 in Brazil, despite reporter’s plea…Read more
MACHINE BIAS: Biden administration warns AI in schools may exhibit racial bias, anti-trans discrimination, and trigger investigations…Read more
MAJOR CHANGES: Biden shifts Ukraine policy again with approval of sending anti-personnel mines…Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, France, on Friday, June 7. (AP/Evan Vucci)
‘WOMEN’S ONLY SPACES’: Speaker Johnson announces new Capitol bathroom policy in response to controversy over transgender new House member…Read more
‘CLEAR DEADLINE’: Biden administration Commerce Dept seeks to use CHIPS Act funding before Biden’s term ends…Read more
Trump Transition
WHISTLEBLOWER’S FREEDOM: Trump Cabinet picks raise possibility of Edward Snowden’s freedom in the US…Read more
VISA ABUSE: Trump may aim to roll back ‘defrauded’ immigration program, expert says…Read more
President-elect Donald Trump arrives before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 in Boca Chica, Texas. (AP)
WHITAKER TAPPED: Trump selects former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador…Read more
THE SPRINT: Rush to confirm Trump nominees begins in January – Chad Pergram…Read more
‘IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL’: Trump lawyers demand immediate dismissal of Bragg case, citing election supremacy over political motives…Read more
NUCLEAR THREAT: Iran stockpiles nuclear fuel in anticipation of Trump’s return, UN agency reveals…Read more
‘EXIT RAMP’: Trump’s adjustment to Biden’s EV tax credit, supported by Musk, could impact auto industry, experts say…Read more
HEAR HIM OUT: Lindsey Graham urges GOP to refrain from forming ‘lynch mob’ before Gaetz confirmation…Read more
Capitol Hill
‘VERY PLEASED’: House passes bill to enhance geothermal energy production by increasing lease sale frequency…Read more
BATHROOM BATTLE: Nancy Mace’s push to ban transgender Delaware Democrat from Capitol women’s restrooms gains support…Read more
STILL WAITING: 5 undecided House races to determine Republican majority size…Read more
MRC Free Speech America advocates for Speaker Mike Johnson to “direct relevant committees and committee chairmen to investigate Google for violating people’s constitutional rights.” (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
‘GO THE WAY OF THE DODO’: Incoming Senate Dem Elissa Slotkin condemns identity politics in 2024 autopsy…Read more
Trail Dust
WATCHERS ON THE WAY: Congressional election observers deployed to Iowa for recount in undecided House race…Read more
TOLEDO TOSSUP: Democratic Ohio Rep. Kaptur barely wins re-election, maintaining Republican majority at 218 seats…Read more
Across America
NEVER AGAIN: DePaul University student assaulted by anti-Israel agitator seeks legal action: ‘I will never apologize’…Read more
HISTORIC REJECTION: California rejects minimum wage hike…Read more
‘OPEN TO MEETING’: Elon Musk wants to meet Alex Soros — and Soros says he’s open to it…Read more
HITTING HOME: Illegal with suspected Tren de Aragua ties robbed Manhattan prosecutor in her apartment building: police…Read more
