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Sen. Paul Breaks With Trump on Approach With China
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told The Hill's NewsNation on Tuesday that the U.S. should use a "carrot and stick" approach to China to curb its selling of dual-use parts to Russia to aid the war against Ukraine.
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Trump: Won't Hire Associates of Haley, Other Critics
Donald Trump took to Truth Social Wednesday to boast about the 1,000 federal employees hired by his incoming administration and asked that those who worked with his GOP critics and suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" not be recommended for jobs.
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US Says Toyota Unit to Plead Guilty, Pay Over $1.6B Over Fraud Scheme
A Toyota Motor Corp unit agreed to plead guilty and pay over $1.6 billion in a settlement with U.S. government agencies to settle violations related to an emissions fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement on Wednesday.The Justice Department, FBI and...
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Senate GOP Itching to Undo 11th-Hour Biden Rules
After the Biden administration implemented several 11th-hour regulations before President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday, Senate Republicans are ready to undo them.
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Ivanka Trump Rules Out White House Return: "I Hate Politics"
Ivanka Trump, once a trusted White House adviser, recently made it clear she will not rejoin her father's political circle, bluntly stating: "I hate politics" and emphasizing her commitment to family.
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Trump's Classmates Celebrate His Reelection
Classmates from President-elect Donald Trump's alma mater, the New York Military Academy, are celebrating his reelection and will, according to Breitbart, march in his Inaugural Parade.
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Senate Adds Amendment to Laken Riley Act
As Republicans are vying for their first legislative win in the new Congress, the Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, The Hill reported.
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Netanyahu Speaks With Trump, Biden Following Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on Wednesday thanking them for their help in securing a ceasefire-hostage release deal.
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Trump Adviser: President-elect Exploring Options to 'Preserve' TikTok
Trump's pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to "preserve" TikTok.Waltz made the comment when Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked him about a report from The Washington Post...
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Jill Biden: 'Disappointing' Pelosi Helped Push Out Joe Biden
First lady Jill Biden has expressed her disappointment with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over her role in urging President Joe Biden to step away from the presidential race, The Washington Post reported.
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Judiciary Chair Jordan Mulls Calling Jack Smith to Testify
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, said Wednesday it’s possible he could call Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal prosecutions into President-elect Donald Trump, to testify.
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In Farewell Speech, Biden Warns of Ultra-rich, 'Tech-Industrial Complex' Running US
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an "oligarchy" of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a "tech-industrial complex" that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.Speaking from the Oval...
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Bill Would Eliminate Taxes on Overtime Pay
Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, reintroduced legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, an idea supported by President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, The Hill reported.
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Jill Biden: Melania Declined Tea Invite
First lady Jill Biden said incoming first lady Melania Trump declined her invitation for tea at the White House, The Washington Post reported.
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Group Urges Trump to Pardon 21 Anti-Abortion Activists
A law firm on Wednesday petitioned President-elect Donald Trump to pardon 21 anti-abortion activists prosecuted by President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice when he begins his second term Monday.
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Rep. Turner Out as Intelligence Committee Chair
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday removed the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Biden to Address Nation Ahead of Ceding Power
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, seizing what may be his final opportunity to reshape Americans' grim views on his term before he departs the White House.
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Sen. Sullivan: Alaska Matches Greenland's Benefits
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, highlighted his state's unparalleled strategic value, likening its benefits to those of Greenland as President-elect Donald Trump reiterates his interest in acquiring Greenland, citing its natural resources and potential to bolster national security.
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Serbia Credits Trump for Hostage Deal
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praised President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday for the hostage deal reached with Hamas. Your commitment to peace is commendable," Vucic posted on X.
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CNN Poll: Biden Approval Rating Matches His Lowest
President Joe Biden's approval rating as he leaves office matches the lowest level of his presidency, according to a poll released by CNN on Wednesday.
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Sen. Ron Johnson Joins Calls to Attach Conditions to LA Fire Aid
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has echoed the sentiment of others in the Republican Party saying any federal aid for the fires in Los Angles should come with conditions so that funds are properly used to prevent similar disasters in the future.
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Watchdog Ranks Christian-Persecuted Countries for 2025
The human rights watchdog group Open Doors published its World Watch List 2025, a ranking of the 50 most Christian-persecuted countries. "If your Christian faith is discovered in North Korea, you could be killed on the spot.
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Supreme Court Divided on Texas Age-Gating Porn Access
Supreme Court Justices on Wednesday were divided over a challenge to a Texas law that requires users to undergo an invasive age verification process before accessing pornography sites, specifically on the standard of scrutiny that should be applied, reports SCOTUSblog.
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Pentagon Watchdog: Defense Chief Violated Protocol
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his deputy violated protocol by keeping his emergency hospitalization last year a secret from congressional officials, the Pentagon's internal watchdog found in a report released Wednesday.
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Stocks Surge as Inflation Data, Bank Profits Fuel Rally
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday, with all three major indexes registering their biggest daily percentage gains in more than two months, as lower-than-expected December core inflation data and solid earnings from major U.S. banks fueled a rally.