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GOP senators say meeting with Gaetz, Vance went well
GOP senators say meeting with Gaetz, Vance went well
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged his fellow senators to let the hearing process play out when it comes to the nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. ...
Venezuelan man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Venezuelan man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year's...
Sen. Rick Scott lobbies for Lara Trump to fill expected Senate vacancy
Sen. Rick Scott lobbies for Lara Trump to fill expected Senate vacancy
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida thinks his home-state Gov. Ron DeSantis will select Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, to fill the seat left by Sen. Marco...
Trump team condemns Wolff's book, calls new Epstein allegations 'fiction'
Trump team condemns Wolff's book, calls new Epstein allegations 'fiction'
President-elect Donald Trump's team issued a strongly worded statement Wednesday denying allegations made by author and journalist Michael Wolff that Mr. Trump had stronger ties to the late billionaire...
Sen. Josh Hawley raises concerns about China hacking phone companies to impersonate people
Sen. Josh Hawley raises concerns about China hacking phone companies to impersonate people
Sen. Josh Hawley is worried the suspected Chinese hack of telecommunications companies may have enabled the cyberattackers to impersonate others and trick unwitting victims. Source link
Florist who refused to serve Trump supporters closes shop amid fierce backlash
Florist who refused to serve Trump supporters closes shop amid fierce backlash
Kristin Wolter has closed her shop for the rest of the week "due to threats to me and my business," according to a statement made on the now-private Instagram...
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had selected his transition co-chair Linda McMahon to serve as education secretary. Source link
California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high  per hour
California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country. Source...
TSA offers advice on traveling with Thanksgiving leftovers
TSA offers advice on traveling with Thanksgiving leftovers
The Transportation Security Administration is ready for the fast-approaching holiday season. "Who doesn't love Thanksgiving leftovers? Nothing beats that meal again the next day all condensed into sandwich form....
Trump says he's sticking with Gaetz despite allegations of paying for sex
Trump says he's sticking with Gaetz despite allegations of paying for sex
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's standing by his controversial attorney general pick Matt Gaetz, even as the allegations intensify against the former Florida congressman of having paid...
'100% on board': Texas offers Trump administration 1,400 acres to aid mass deportations
'100% on board': Texas offers Trump administration 1,400 acres to aid mass deportations
Texas has reportedly offered the incoming administration a plot covering more than 1,400 acres as a staging area for the deportations. Source link
Unauthorized person accessed file with confidential testimony about Matt Gaetz, lawyer says
Unauthorized person accessed file with confidential testimony about Matt Gaetz, lawyer says
An unauthorized person gained access to a file containing confidential testimony from women who have made allegations about former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick to become the next...