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–President Biden Published farewell letter, saying “it has been the honor of my life to serve this country”

-CIA nominee John Ratcliffe says challenges facing U.S. “The most challenging security environment” was at a confirmation hearing

-Why some Trump nominees can pass Voice voting – and why some people can’t

Bundy flips script on Democrats

Conservatives on social media celebrate President-elect Trump’s Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi responds to a question from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

“Isn’t it appropriate for a prosecutor to start looking for a crime by looking at the name?” Whitehouse said during questioning. “The prosecutor’s job is to start with a crime and find a name. Right?”

Bondi responded by highlighting the federal investigation into Trump…Read more

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general, attends a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

White House

‘harmful’: Biden offshore drilling ban could have negative environmental impact, set conservation efforts back decades: Experts…Read more

A “Stronger” America: President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation…Read more

Worst president ever? : Most say Biden will be remembered as the president bids farewell to the country.Read more

“Is this a joke?”: Asked whether Trump deserves credit for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Biden hesitated: “Is it a joke?”Read more

This combined photo shows President Joe Biden, left, in Wallingford, Pa., and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 8, 2024. Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel’s war in Gaza on Thursday. ((Fox News/Getty Images))

Deep underwater: When Biden leaves office, his approval rating remains deeply negative…Read more

“Betrayed the Cubans!”: Democrats and Republicans criticize Biden administration for de-escalating situation in Cuba…Read more

world stage

“Won’t bow down”: Puerto Rico’s governor asks Trump to intervene after Venezuela’s Maduro threatens to invade U.S. territory…Read more

Trump Transition

“Energy Dominance”: Trump energy secretary chooses to share U.S. vision of ‘energy dominance’ at confirmation hearing: ‘Agent of change’…Read more

Time is tight: Confirmation delays for Trump nominees mount as paperwork lags in federal offices…Read more

Confirmation hearings for some of Trump’s presidential nominees, such as Governors Doug Burgum and Kristi Noem, have been delayed (Getty Images)

All employees: Despite Jimmy Carter’s 30-day mourning period, DeSantis ordered the flag to be flown at Trump’s inauguration.Read more

double: Democratic senators who attack Hegseth’s qualifications back defense secretary overseeing troop withdrawal from Afghanistan…Read more

“Bilingual Protesters”: Rubio brushes off protesters who break out at Senate hearing: ‘I have bilingual protesters’…Read more

New employees: Former Trump HHS official named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff…Read more

Smooth sailing: Duffy’s confirmation hearing marked by bipartisanship, pledge to visit hard-hit state…Read more

“Potential targets”: Government agencies worry Trump’s inauguration is a ‘potential target’ for extremists…Read more

“This is spectacular”: Bundy fires back at Hirono over question about political prosecution: ‘Refuse to meet with me’…Read more

Trump attorney general nominee Pam Bondi and Sen. Richard Blumenthal clash during her confirmation hearing (Getty Images)

‘Excuse me’: Bondi shuts down Democratic senators’ questioning of another Trump nominee…Read more

capitol hill

Return to work: House oversight report says telework is ‘wasting billions’ of taxpayer cash ahead of first hearing…Read more

“right there”: New Republican senator’s ‘best’ response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question sparks social media attention…Read more

President-elect Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth attended a confirmation hearing on Tuesday (Getty Images)

“Green Energy Scam”: House Republican resolution would overturn Biden’s gas water heater ban…Read more

Across America

“Atmosphere Change”: Tennessee AG optimistic in SCOTUS case after lower court reverses ‘radical gender ideology’…Read more

College Nightmare: Fraternity-pledged family lawyer debilitated by bullying hails new law as a good start but not enough…Read more

“Unacceptable”: New Republican bill aims to hold elite private colleges to the same tax standards as corporations…Read more

“Is it fair?” : Florida proposal would ban illegal immigrants in the U.S. from attending some colleges…Read more

Will she run? : Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn eyes gubernatorial race…Read more

Free tuition: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled plan to provide free tuition at city, state colleges…Read more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 Executive State Budget in the Red Room of the State Capitol in Albany, New York, January 16, 2024 (AP Photo/Hans Penick)

store: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the state will stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to the White House…Read more

Special meetings: Tennessee to hold special session to fast-track Trump’s agenda on immigration, school choice and disaster relief…Read more

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