Harriet Tubman named one star general in Maryland Guard
Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman was posthumously promoted to brigadier general in Maryland’s National Guard at a Veterans Day ceremony at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Dorchester County. The ceremony highlighted Tubman’s 1849 escape, Underground Railroad leadership, Civil War roles, and guiding 150 Black soldiers on a South Carolina gunboat raid.
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GOP inching toward House majority as control widens
Republicans appear close to seizing the House in the 119th Congress after flipping Colorado's fourth seat where Yadira Caraveo conceded to Gabe Evans. With 19 races uncalled, GOP holds 214 seats to Democrats 203, needing four wins to lock a majority.
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Trump names Miller and Homan for immigration crackdown
President elect Donald Trump moves toward his border and deportation promises with two senior picks. Stephen Miller, likely deputy chief of staff, has long helped shape policy including the Muslim travel ban and family separations. Tom Homan will be border czar over security and removals, as experts warn of logistical hurdles.
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Trump taps Stefanik for U N ambassador post
President-elect Donald Trump selects Rep Elise Stefanik R N Y to be U N ambassador in a major early appointment Stefanik has led the House Republican Conference since 2021 and has represented upstate New York since 2015 She welcomes the nomination and previews the high stakes in Trump foreign policy agenda including Russia Ukraine and Gaza matters
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