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-Trump The border czar returns fire After House Democrats promised to “resist” deportations
-New mission for Republican military veterans in the House of Representatives: Support Trump Hegseth, nominee for Secretary of Defense
-Red State AG criticizes the Biden administration's attempt to do so “Rewriting” immigration law“Alice in Wonderland things”
FBI chief announces his departure while awaiting confirmation of Trump's selection
Director of the FBI Christopher Wray has announced his plans to step down from his position at the end of the Biden administration.
Fox News learned just moments before the announcement that Wray will make the announcement during an FBI meeting in Washington, D.C., during which thousands of FBI employees are expected to join virtually across the country.
“After weeks of careful consideration, I have decided that the right thing for the office is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,” Ray said during the town hall. “My goal is to maintain focus on our mission — the indispensable work you do on behalf of the American people every day. In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the office deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do business.” With our work.”…Read more
The white house
Parting gifts: The Biden administration extends a $10 billion exemption from sanctions on Iran, two days after Trump won the election…Read more
Widespread rejection: Biden's flip-flopping on pardoning his son Hunter is very unpopular among Americans, a poll showsRead more
Significant decreases in reporting: The House Small Business Committee releases a year-end report on Biden's “partisan” election campaign allegations…Read more
'Sorry': Treasury issued. Yellen “sorry we haven't made more progress,” believes the deficit must be reduced…Read more
seat: Biden and Democrats are backing away from a bill that would give Trump more federal judges to appoint…Read more
Final farewell: Biden could pardon Trump's opponents amid Democrats' concerns that a 'retaliatory first year' looms…Read more
“Tens of billions”: Mast blasts Blinken over 'tens of billions' in US taxpayer money sent to Taliban after Afghanistan withdrawalRead more
Trump transition
Money movements: Trump's pick for Treasury reveals whether Fed Chair Powell will end his term…Read more
Governance after the presidency?: Bragg brings up Trump's post-presidency sentencing in a renewed push to urge Judge Merchan to keep the conviction alive…Read more
“Fueling obesity”: GOP Governor Calls on New Trump Officials to Ban Junk Food on Food Stamps: 'Make America Healthy Again'…Read more
Capitol Hill
Spread chips: DOGE's top senator demands answers on plan to exhaust CHIPs Act funds before Trump arrives…Read more
Return?: Former Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner, convicted of illicit sexual intercourse with a minor, is running for New York City Council…Read more
Time is money: House GOP fiscal hawks warn that Trump's tax cuts could expire under a new plan backed by the Senate…Read more
Disabled Trump: Manchin and Sinema give Schumer a weak effort to secure Democrats' majority in the SLC…Read more
“Madness”: Outgoing Rep. Jamaal Bowman issues 'Dear White People' thread after Danielle Penny's acquittal…Read more
Wake up rooting: Democrats in dilemma over defense bill that bans transgender surgeries for minors but boosts wages for recruits…Read more
“Common ground”: Hakeem Jeffries says he's “ready to find common ground” with Trump next year…Read more
All over America
Remote work: The nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP efforts to end telework…Read more
'prize': 'DeSanta Claus strikes again: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces additional furlough days for state employees…Read more
DA doubles down: Fanny Willis refuses to share Jack Smith's January 6 records, citing legal exemptions…Read more
Fight again: Federal judge who rejects mental evaluation at age 97 fights suspension…Read more
Street mixing: New Jersey gubernatorial candidates cops faked a playlist for a Bruce Springsteen show…Read more
“Waste of taxpayers' money”: New Yorkers protest the expulsion of 400 immigrants from Albany hotels…Read more
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