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Here’s what’s happening…
–President Biden publishes farewell letter, says ‘it has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation’
– CIA candidate John Ratcliffe says they are the faces of the US ‘the most challenging security environment’ ever at a confirmation hearing
-Why some Trump nominees might be confirmed with voice vote – and why wouldn’t some be able to
Bondi flips the script on the Democrats
Conservatives on social media celebrated Trump’s President-elect attorney general nominee Pam Bondi’s response to a question from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, DR.I., during her confirmation hearing Wednesday.
“Wouldn’t it be appropriate for the prosecutor to start with a name and ask for a crime?” Whitehouse said during his questioning. “A prosecutor’s job is to start with the crime and look for a name. Right?”
Bondi responded by pointing out the federal government’s investigations into Trump…Read more
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
The white house
‘DAMAGE’: Biden’s offshore drilling ban could backfire on environment, set back conservation by decades: Experts…Read more
‘A STRONGER’ AMERICA’: President Biden prepares to deliver his farewell address to the nation…Read more
WORST PRESIDENT EVER?: Most say Biden will be remembered badly as the president bids farewell to the nation…Read more
‘IS IT A JOKE?’: Biden does not answer the question of whether Trump deserves credit for the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas: ‘Is it a joke?’…Read more
This composite photo shows President Joe Biden, left, on March 8, 2024 in Wallingford, Pa., and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel. Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. ((Fox News/Getty Images))
DEEP UNDER WATER: Biden leaves office with approval ratings still deep in negative territory…Read more
‘BETRAYED BY THE CUBANS!’: Democrats and Republicans criticize the detente of the Biden administration in Cuba…Read more
World stage
‘WILL NOT GIVE AWAY’: Puerto Rico’s governor asks Trump to intervene after Venezuela’s Maduro threatens to invade US territory…Read more
The Trump transition
‘ENERGY DOMINATION’: Trump Energy Sec Decides to Share America’s Vision of ‘Energy Dominance’ at Confirmation Hearing: ‘Change Agent’…Read more
TIMELINE: Confirmation delays pile up for Trump nominees as paperwork backlogs at federal offices…Read more
Some of President-elect Trump’s nominees, such as Gov. Doug Burgum and Kristi Noem, had their confirmation hearings postponed (Getty Images)
FULL STAFF: DeSantis ordered flags to be filled for Trump’s inauguration despite 30 days of mourning for Jimmy Carter…Read more
DOUBLE: The Dem senator who blasted Hegseth’s qualifications stands with the defense secretary who oversaw the failed Afghan withdrawal…Read more
‘BILINGUAL PROTESTERS’: Rubio rebuffs protesters who erupted at Senate hearing: ‘I’m getting bilingual protesters’…Read more
NEW EMPLOYEES: Ex-Trump HHS Official Chosen as Chief of Staff to RFK Jr…Read more
SMOOTH SAILING: Duffy’s confirmation hearing marked by bipartisanship, a promise to visit states devastated by Helene…Read more
‘POTENTIAL TARGET’: Government agencies are concerned that Trump’s inauguration is a ‘potential target’ for extremists…Read more
‘THIS WAS SPECTACULAR’: Bondi hits back at Chiron amid questions about political persecution: ‘He refused to meet with me’…Read more
Trump’s attorney general nominee Pam Bondi and Sen. Richard Blumenthal clashed during her confirmation hearing (Getty Images)
‘SORRY’: Bondi interrupts Dem senator’s questioning by attacking another Trump candidate…Read more
Capitol Hill
RETURN TO WORK: Watchdog report says telecommuting ‘wastes billions’ in taxpayers’ cash ahead of first hearing…Read more
‘RIGHT’: Freshman GOP senator sets social media on fire with ‘best’ response to Hegseth’s response to gender question…Read more
Trump’s nominee for SecDef Pete Hegseth participated in Tuesday’s confirmation hearing (Getty Images)
‘GREEN ENERGY FRAUD’: House GOP resolution would overturn Biden’s ban on gas water heaters…Read more
Across America
‘CHANGING THE VIBE’: Tennessee AG optimistic about SCOTUS case after lower court reverses ‘radical gender ideology’…Read more
A NIGHTMARE AT THE FACULTY: The family lawyer pledged the fraternity, weakened by the banter, cheers the new law as a good start, but not enough…Read more
‘UNACCEPTABLE’: A new GOP bill seeks to hold elite private universities to the same tax standard as corporations…Read more
‘IS IT FAIR’?: Florida’s proposal would bar illegal immigrants in the US from attending some colleges…Read more
WILL THEY RUN AWAY?: Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn is considering a run for governor…Read more
FREE LESSON: New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveils plan for free education at city, state colleges…Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presents her 2025 state budget in the Red Room of the Capitol on January 16, 2024 in Albany, NY (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
STOCK: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state will stock up on abortion pills before Trump returns to the White House…Read more
SPECIAL SESSION: Tennessee to call special session to fast-track Trump’s agenda on immigration, school choice and disaster relief…Read more
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