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Here’s what’s happening…
–House balance of power still undecided a week after Election Day, with Republicans needing 4 more seats
-Trump likely to make several border security moves on first day, says expert
-Trump confirms Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser pick
Loyalty Matters
President-elect Trump is quickly moving to assemble his second administration, and this time around, he does not appear to be searching for many outsiders to his political orbit.
As he aims to turn Washington, D.C., upside down, the former and future president is turning to allies, loyalists and other supporters of his MAGA movement and America First agenda, many of whom are known commodities in the nation’s capital.
Unlike eight years ago, when the first-time politician first took control of the White House, he is not in the market for establishment types or those who served in his first administration, but in his mind, proved disloyal…Read more
Former President Donald. Trump speaks to a rally crowd Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau, Wis.. (Jovanny Hernandez/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
White House
‘VERY BIG MANDATE’: Trump tells world leader election gives him a ‘very big mandate’…Read more
COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT: Federal judge in Ohio rescinds retirement after Trump victory, with Biden yet to nominate a successor…Read more
‘FUNDAMENTAL FLAWS’: Biden supports bringing adversarial nations into new UN cyber crime alliance…Read more
‘DECEPTIVE’: Biden admin touts job well done replenishing oil reserves despite depleting them by half over last four years…Read more
‘$1 BILLION DISASTER’: Here’s what FEC filings show about Harris campaign’s 3 month spending spree…Read more
TOPSHOT – US producer and actress Oprah Winfrey (L) holds up US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ hand as she arrive onstage during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Cabinet Picks
MOVIN ON UP: Who could replace Elise Stefanik in House GOP leadership? What we know…Read more
TRUMP’S NEXT TOP COP: Who’s who on Trump’s short list for attorney general…Read more
FORMER GOVERNOR GETS NOM: Trump nominates Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel…Read more
NOEM ON THE SHORTLIST: Trump expected to choose South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary, source says…Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem greets attendees as she speaks on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
MUSICAL CHAIRS: Tom Cotton likely to succeed Marco Rubio in top Intelligence Committee position…Read more
‘FANTASTIC PICK’: Ex-Trump official predicts ‘entire mindset change’ at southern border, hails ‘fantastic’ Noem pick for DHS…Read more
‘STRONG CHOICE’: Fetterman hails Rubio as ‘strong choice’ for secretary of state, says he will vote to confirm him…Read more
LEADERSHIP JOCKEYING: These are the top names in contention for defense secretary under Trump…Read more
Capitol Hill
CHANGE OF HEART: Schumer invites McCormick, Gallego to new-senator orientation…Read more
THINNING THE HERD: Trump tapping 2 House Republicans for future admin fuels concerns about slim majority…Read more
TAKING OVER: Trump expected to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Mike Johnson says…Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.
OUT OF LEFT FIELD: Tufts University accused of severing ties with House Democrat over trans athlete comments…Read more
CALIFORNIA CONCESSION: California Republican congressman concedes competitive race to Democratic challenger…Read more
HOUSE VACANCY: Who could run to replace Stefanik in the House?…Read more
NON-CONCESSION STAND: Bob Casey refuses to concede PA Senate race, as Schumer welcomes Republican McCormick among new senators…Read more
Schumer did not invite McCormick to Senate orientation despite the race being called by AP. (Reuters)
TICKET SPLITTERS: AOC bombarded with comments after asking followers why they supported her and Trump…Read more
‘CHAMPION OF LIBERTY’: Rand Paul backs Kat Cammack for House Republican Conference Chair, Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader…Read more
PRESSURE CAMPAIGN: Pressure campaign boosting Rick Scott could fall flat with Senate GOP colleagues, strategists say…Read more
Across America
TO KEEP OR TO TOSS: New York Judge Merchan to decide whether to dismiss Trump guilty verdict in Bragg case after election win…Read more
BROAD SWINGS: In election victory, Trump’s gains went beyond the battlegrounds…Read more
The 2024 presidential election was marked by broad swings in favor of President-elect Trump across the country, including pickups of several key counties. (Fox News)
2028 PREVIEW: Vance in ‘catbird seat’ for 2028 GOP presidential nomination, but these Republicans may also run…Read more
CARLOS DANGER RETURNS: Anthony Weiner mulls return. Disgraced ex-pol says New York City needs new leadership…Read more
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