GOP ready to deliver on Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson declared Republicans ready to deliver President-elect Trump's America First agenda, promising Day One action on immigration and border security while seeking unity in Congress. Senate races and internal party elections loom as Johnson contends for the speaker's gavel ahead of full House votes.
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Supreme Court Refuses Meadows Effort to Move Case
The Supreme Court declined to transfer Mark Meadows election interference case from Georgia to federal court. Meadows, former Trump White House chief of staff, was indicted along with 18 others over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The order offered no reasoning and carried no noted dissents. In New York, prosecutors delay on Trump hush money conviction proceedings amid post election dynamics.
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Trump taps Hegseth for Pentagon and Noem for DHS
President-elect Donald Trump announced Pete Hegseth as defense secretary and Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. He also named John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, and Steven Witkoff as special envoy to the Middle East, outlining a rapid rollout of national security nominees amid ongoing global crises.
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New Members Begin Orientation On Capitol Hill
New House members converge on a hotel near the Capitol for a 10 day orientation. They learn House logistics and form early alliances while eyeing committees and offices. An orientation app aids maps and interview space requests as a hospitality suite returns. Senators elect face discussion over McCormick and Casey in Pennsylvania race.
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