Ethics panel Republicans reject release of Gaetz investigative report over objections of Democratic members
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EuronewsBahamian PM 'firmly rejects' Trump's proposal to take in deported migrants
The Bahamas has rejected a proposal from the US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to receive deported migrants as the former president looks to fulfil promises to ‘control immigration’.View on euronews
- HuffPost
Trump Sends Another $4.3 Million Of Donors’ Money To His Lawyers
He also continues fundraising from his millions of followers, although more of each dollar raised is going to the RNC than it was immediately after the election.
- The Hill
Opinion - 5 reasons Trump 47 will govern like no president in history
Trump's second term is expected to be marked by constitutional conflicts, business conflicts of interest, loyalty tests for generals, a hostile takeover of government, and a machismo attitude of revenge and retribution, which could forever change the government, military, executive branch, nation, and world.
- The Daily Beast
CBS Asks Court to Toss Trump’s $10B ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
CBS on Friday moved to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit Donald Trump filed against the broadcaster after he alleged that editing in Kamala Harris’ 60 Minutes interview on the network amounted to election interference. In a court filing, CBS’ attorneys argue that the suit should be dismissed because it was filed in Texas, protesting that neither of the two defendants—CBS Broadcasting, based in New York, and CBS Interactive, based in Delaware—are subject to the court’s jurisdiction. At the very lea
- Deadline
Donald Trump’s $10 Billion “Generalized Grievance” Suit Over ‘60 Minutes’ Sit-Down With Kamala Harris Should Be Tossed, CBS Urges
Donald Trump was the winner in the election against Kamala Harris last month, but CBS believes the past and soon-to-be current POTUS should be the loser in his $10 billion so-called deceptive editing lawsuit over an October 60 Minutes interview with the Vice President. “Plaintiff’s attempt to punish Defendants for their editorial judgments is barred …
- The Hill
Blumenthal slams Tuberville for saying vetting Trump picks not GOP’s ‘job’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for suggesting it is not Republican senators’ responsibility to vet President-elect Trump’s nominations for positions in his Cabinet and senior administration roles. “That is one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever seen or heard,” Blumenthal told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in an interview Thursday night.…
- The Hill
Opinion - The Democrats’ misogyny trap
Blaming misogyny not only is sure to turn off millions of voters — even worse, it is likely to prove toxic when it comes time to select the Democratic nominee in 2028.
- The Canadian Press
NYC's mayor warms to Trump and doesn't rule out becoming a Republican
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future change in political allegiances during a pair of interviews Friday that came as he has increasing warmed to President-elect Donald Trump.
- CBC
Patrick Brown says Indian diplomat made an 'angry' call to his Conservative campaign chair
Former Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown says an Indian diplomat made an "angry phone call" to his campaign co-chair — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner — during his 2022 bid to lead the party.Testifying before the House of Commons public safety committee, Brown said an Indian consul general, a senior member of India's foreign service in Canada, expressed concerns about Brown's use of the term "Sikh nation." "And the consul general had expressed directly to MP Garner that was
- ABC News
At Fox Nation awards ceremony, Trump boasts about recent conversations with foreign leaders, promises to 'look at' election system
After receiving Fox Nation's "Patriot of the Year Award" Thursday night, President-elect Donald Trump spoke about recent conversations with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, promised a review of U.S. elections and repeated his campaign promise to deport undocumented immigrants. It was one of the few TV appearances Trump has made since winning the Nov. 5 election. Regarding his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week, Trump boasted, "And as you know, I spoke with Canada and Justin came flying right in because we talked about 25% tariffs -- that's just the beginning."
- The Canadian Press
Fox News loses bid for Smartmatic voting-tech company's records about Philippines bribery case
Smartmatic won't be required to give Fox News a trove of information about U.S. federal charges against the voting machine company's co-founder over alleged bribery in the Philippines, a judge ruled Thursday.
- NY Daily News
Amid shifting political tides, NYC Mayor Adams leaves door open to becoming a Republican
NEW YORK — Mayor Adams didn’t rule out switching parties and becoming a Republican on Friday, quickly sparking backlash over his latest remarks that have Democrats questioning his allegiance and political observers speculating about what he’s up to. Adams, who was a registered Republican in the late-90s and early 2000s, was asked whether he would consider rejoining the party during a series of ...
- USA TODAY
Who wants to replace VP-elect JD Vance in the Senate? Ohio congressman, treasurer eye job
Several Republicans are eager to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Mike DeWine hasn't said who he's considering.
- The Hill
Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before Senate on USPS oversight, 2024 election
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday morning, just weeks after President-elect Trump won a second term in the White House and as the holiday season begins. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released its post-election analysis report earlier this week, outlining the…
- Time
Top Trump, Biden, and Harris Advisers Spill the Tea on 2024
11 revelations that help tell the real story of the 2024 campaign, from Harvard’s Institute of Politics event with top campaign aides.
- Deadline
Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov Talks Giving Trump His Flowers & The Persistent Power Of Cable News On The ElectionLine Podcast
Running throughout most of the past year, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast is now spotlighting the aftermath of the 2024 election. In that, we are still focussing on the often blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with …
- CNN
Harris campaign ends race with $1.8 million – part of a mixed financial picture for Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris’ defunct presidential campaign had just $1.8 million in its account on November 25, according to the new filings with federal regulators, having virtually emptied its massive war chest of more than $1 billion.
- Euronews
'There's so much trauma': Arab Americans remain fearful and hopeful about Trump's second term
A massive drop in Arab Americans' support helped cost Kamala Harris the presidency, but there is no guarantee Trump will be better for peace in the Middle East.View on euronews
- Rolling Stone
Trump Laughs at ‘Thirsty’ Eric Adams for Kissing Up
“How long until the actual begging and love letters start?” says one Trump official, as the president-elect jokes about Adams wanting a pardon
- Reuters
Obama hails 'power of pluralism' as some Democrats push to pass the torch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Barack Obama, who has mostly stayed quiet in the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss, on Thursday urged a new generation of American leaders to talk with people they disagree with. Obama discussed the "power of pluralism" with thousands of live and online attendees at a deeply divided time in U.S. history and an unsettling one for Democrats as Republican Donald Trump returns to the White House. While Obama, 63, remains in high demand to campaign for his fellow Democrats, some in the party are calling for a crop of younger leaders to take the baton after Harris lost every battleground state and the popular vote and Democrats lost control of the House of Representatives and the Senate.