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Trump gets the George W. Bush treatment

The media turned themselves into gushing super fans of Bush after 9/11

Salon · Dec 18, 2024

Mike Johnson's 'Cramnibus' Bill Includes Pay Raise For Senators, Members to Address Cost of Living Changes

It's the first time such a provision is included in the CR since 2009

Latin Times · Dec 18, 2024

OPINION - Chameleon-like Donald Trump is having a chilling effect on his enemies already

The world is waiting to see which Donald Trump shows up on inauguration day, the troublemaker or the dealmaker. He is trying on both roles for size, threatening revenge on those he regards as the “enemy within” and making nice playing footsie with new friends and old foes who are…

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Herschel Walker Appointed U.S. Ambassador To The Bahamas

Herschel Walker, former football star and Trump ally, appointed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Learn about his career and close ties with Trump.

Top News · Dec 18, 2024

Senate passes $895bn Pentagon spending bill despite provision denying transgender care to minors – as it happened

Senate votes 85-14 to pass National Defense Authorization Act, which has provision preventing gender-affirming care to transgender children of military members

The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2024

Youngkin Pushes Virginia Tax Relief: Car Tax Credits and No Tax on Tips

No tax on tips was a popular refrain during the presidential campaign. Now, Virginia’s governor has a similar plan and is looking at car taxes.

Kiplinger · Dec 18, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Mike Johnson's 'Cramnibus' Bill Will Come Back to Haunt Him

The lawmaker issued an ominous warning for the House Speaker should he move on with the bill. "Beware the Ides of March.."

Latin Times · Dec 18, 2024

RFK Jr.'S Health Agenda Divides Americans

Republicans support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health initiatives, while Democrats express concerns over his anti-vaccine stance and alliance with Trump.

Top News · Dec 18, 2024

Yes, Philadelphia is a sanctuary city − but that offers undocumented immigrants little protection from mass deportations

Philadelphia is what’s known as a sanctuary city. While the term has no fixed definition, it usually refers to a city that has declared its refusal to cooperate – or even works at odds – with federal immigration enforcement.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024

Nixon’s official acts against his enemies list led to a bipartisan impeachment effort

The Nixon administration’s enemies list inspired bipartisan revulsion. Its purpose was, in the immortal words of President Richard Nixon’s White House counsel, to “use the available federal machinery to screw our political enemies.”

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024