Politics
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito lobbying for DEA job after Trump's first pick withdrew
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito is lobbying Trump world to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, after President-elect Donald Trump's first pick for the position withdrew from contention. Source link
Trump supports Michael Whatley to continue as RNC chairman
President-elect Donald Trump announced he's asked Michael Whatley to stick around for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Source link
House virus panel finishes its work by adopting report on 'likely' lab origins
A House panel on Wednesday adopted its massive final report on the coronavirus and its origins, putting its final stamp on the fallout from the pathogen that upended society...
Ben Wikler's run for DNC chair gains support of center-left think tank
Ben Wikler's bid to lead the Democratic Party out of the rubble of a disappointing election is gaining momentum. Source link
Pete Hegseth says he will keep fighting for defense secretary job
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled choice for secretary of defense, says he's not backing down from the position as allegations of misconduct mount. Source link
Democrat Adam Gray defeats GOP Rep. John Duarte in California congressional election
The nation's last outstanding congressional race was called late Tuesday, with voters in California's Central Valley handing Democrats one more seat in the House. Source link
Former Vice President Mike Pence supports Trump's tough approach on trade
Former Vice President Mike Pence says President-elect Donald Trump isn't bluffing in his threat to impose new tariffs on China and other countries. Source link
Report: Trump considering Ron DeSantis for defense secretary as Pete Hegseth nomination sputters
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee to lead the Pentagon with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Source link
Village People sailor changes tune on Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.': 'He's having a lot of fun with it'
Numerous artists have complained about President-elect Donald Trump's use of their songs at his rallies. The sailor in the Village People is no longer among them. Source link
Judge overseeing Hunter Biden tax case blasts President Biden for pardon
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's tax case sharply criticized President Biden late Tuesday night for pardoning his son, accusing the president of misrepresenting the facts of the case...
