Republican Thomas Massie wins Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Thomas Massie wins Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
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LA TimesDemocrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race
Democrat Adam Gray has narrowly defeated Republican Rep. John Duarte in the race for California's 13th Congressional District.
- The Hill
House Democrat: DOGE concept ‘unconstitutional and illegal’
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) scoffed at the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the agency “unconstitutional and illegal” during a Thursday appearance on “CNN Newsroom.” “You know, they haven’t asked to meet with me, but the impoundment of funds that have been appropriated by the Congress is…
- The Independent
Why a second Trump presidency is good for AOC and Jamie Raskin’s careers
ANALYSIS: The Democratic gerontocracy may be crumbling, reports Eric Garcia
- The Hill
House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid
The hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In an official statement issued Wednesday evening, the caucus urged its colleagues against passing “a whopping $100 billion unpaid disaster supplemental funding bill,” accusing Democrats of using the measure “to cement their own…
- HuffPost
Jerry Nadler Stepping Down From Top Spot On Judiciary Committee, Endorses Jamie Raskin
Nadler's move clears the way for Raskin to be the influential committee's top Democrat.
- The Hill
Connolly seeks top spot on Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) launched a bid Tuesday to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, a high-profile seat that will be on the front lines of the polarized fight over President-elect Trump and his promised second-term agenda. The position is soon to be vacated by…
- Reuters
US House to consider next steps on Gaetz ethics report
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider on Thursday what to do with a report on alleged sexual misconduct and drug use by ex-congressman Matt Gaetz, who has dropped his bid to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. The House Ethics Committee, which had probed the allegations, is expected to meet to discuss what to do with the findings of its investigation of Gaetz, according to a source with knowledge of the panel's plans, who was granted anonymity to discuss its inner workings. Thursday is also the deadline for the full Republican-controlled House to consider a motion to force the panel to release its report on Gaetz, 42, who resigned from Congress in November hours after Trump tapped him as a potential attorney general.
- HuffPost
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mulls Bid For Top Oversight Committee Spot
The progressive star could replace Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) as the highest-ranking Democrat on the House committee.
- The Canadian Press
Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday that he will be stepping down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next year, avoiding an intra-party fight over a prominent position as the party prepares to confront a second Trump presidency.
- Barrons.com
The Tiniest House Majority Since the 1930s Will Complicate Trump’s First 100 Days
With Trump’s cabinet nominations set to vacate three seats, the Republican majority could shrink further.
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Barron Trump Introduces Himself In Video With Donald Trump And People Have Same Reaction
Many viewers said the same thing when a clip emerged of Trump's youngest son talking to Dana White and others.
- Hello!
Hugh Grant's frank comment on ex-girlfriends after Elizabeth Hurley shock
About A Boy actor Hugh Grant has made a rare comment about his past high-maintenance girlfriends after ex Elizabeth Hurley reveals they no longer speak
- The Daily Beast
Biden Has Drawn Up Pardon List Over Fears of Trump’s Revenge
Blanket precautionary pardons are being considered for some of Donald Trump’s biggest political foes, according to a new report. Biden officials have been looking at who Trump and his FBI director pick Kash Patel may go after once they take over the White House, the latest sign of concern from the Democratic Party ahead of his impending inauguration. Some of those who are being considered for the precautionary pardon include newly-elected Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat who served on Congress’s Jan
- Bloomberg
When Trump Threatens, Canada and Mexico Go Their Own Way
(Bloomberg) -- A week before Donald Trump fired off yet another tariff threat on his neighbors, Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum had a chance to confer in person about how to tackle that very scenario. Would they join forces against their errant trading partner or was it going to be a case of every person for themselves? Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsThe evidence is pointing
- People
Police Searched Thumb Drive After O.J. Simpson's Bodyguard Claimed It Contained Confession
Simpson was acquitted of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman, though he was found liable for their deaths in civil court
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
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Jimmy Kimmel Spots Not-So-Subtle Shade In A World Leader's Message To Trump
The late night host said a single word stands out.
- People
Ray Romano Poses with Wife Anna and Their 4 Kids in Rare Red Carpet Appearance at Premiere of “No Good Deed”
The actor and his wife share daughter Alexandra, 34, and sons Matthew and Gregory, 31, and Joseph, 26
- People
Wife of Murdered UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson Says He Received Threats and She's 'Trying to Console' Their Children
Paulette Thompson, the wife of slain CEO Brian Thompson, said her husband did not alter his travel plans in spite of the threats
- People
Single Dad Refuses to Go on Family Trip Unless His Nephew's Friend Is Disinvited – and His Reason Goes Viral
“When I realized he was going on the trip, I actually almost lost it,” the man shared