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Slotkin: National security officials should not be guided by politics

Sunday, November 17

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., expressed concern Sunday that some of President-elect Donald Trump's selections of national security Cabinet positions could be beholden to his political preferences rather than an objective interpreting of intelligence.Slotkin, a current U.S. representative and former CIA officer and... Read More.

Tough votes on Trump Cabinet picks could pose big risks for midterm Senate candidates

Saturday, November 16

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawmakers running for reelection loathe tough votes. And for senators up in purple states in two years, those tough votes are coming early.President-elect Donald Trump is moving at a lightning pace to stock up his administration, mixing in conventional picks like Florida... Read More.

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to Georgia poll workers he defamed

Friday, November 15

(NEW YORK) -- After months of legal wrangling, Rudy Giuliani on Friday turned over his luxury sports car, several watches, a ring and financial assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, his lawyer wrote Friday.A... Read More.

Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- An attorney representing two women who were witnesses in the House Ethics Committee's investigation into now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is calling for the release of the committee's report, telling ABC News that one of his clients testified that she witnessed the Florida... Read More.

Mike Johnson says he doesnt think House Ethics Committee should release Gaetz report

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that he does not think the House Ethics Committee should release the findings of its investigation into Matt Gaetz, now that the Florida Republican is no longer a member of Congress."I believe it is very... Read More.

Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Mike Pence, who did not endorse or support President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle, said Friday that he opposes Trump's choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services because... Read More.

Vance, Gaetz call senators to shore up support amid GOP concerns

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President-elect JD Vance has been working the phones reaching out to senators trying to gauge support for former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz -- who Trump named for the attorney general role, according to three sources with knowledge of the calls.Gaetz, who... Read More.

1st female airman receives Silver Star for shootdown of Iranian drones

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- The Air Force has awarded the Silver Star to a female airman for the first time following her role in the shootdown of more than 80 Iranian drones that were part of Iran's large missile and drone attack on Israel in mid-April.The... Read More.

Mayor Eric Adams discusses immigration, RFK Jr., Trump 2nd term on The View

Friday, November 15

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited "The View" Friday to give his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's presidency and what it will mean for the city.Adams said both sides of the political aisle needed to turn down the rhetoric and... Read More.

Trump transition live updates: Trump team aware of sex assault claim against Hegseth

Friday, November 15

(WASHINGTON) -- After a sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, President-elect Donald Trump is now set to become just the second ever to serve nonconsecutive terms in office.Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a... Read More.

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Politics

Slotkin: National security officials should not be guided by politics

Tough votes on Trump Cabinet picks could pose big risks for midterm Senate candidates

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to Georgia poll workers he defamed

Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

Mike Johnson says he doesnt think House Ethics Committee should release Gaetz report

Mike Pence opposes RFK Jr. for HHS because of support for abortion access

Vance, Gaetz call senators to shore up support amid GOP concerns

1st female airman receives Silver Star for shootdown of Iranian drones

Mayor Eric Adams discusses immigration, RFK Jr., Trump 2nd term on The View

Trump transition live updates: Trump team aware of sex assault claim against Hegseth

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