Prosecutor defends Hunter Biden probes amid White House clash
The report by special counsel David Weiss defends the Hunter Biden investigations as thorough and impartial. It criticizes President Biden’s pardoning of his son, saying no reasonable judge would view the actions as politically motivated. The document rebuts Biden’s characterizations and defends the justice system against claims of partisanship.
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Trump team questions NSC staff about loyalties and leanings
Incoming Trump aides probe White House NSC career officials on who they voted for in 2024, political contributions, and social media posts. Some staffers start packing up while Waltz vows to purge nonpolitical appointees. Sullivan defends keeping career NSC staff for continuity.
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DeSantis calls Florida special session on immigration policy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans a special session the week of January 27 to help implement Donald Trump's immigration agenda. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez oppose, saying guidance is premature. DeSantis proposes funding local enforcement, potential National Guard use, and possible suspensions for officials not enforcing laws.
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Border security debates loom as Mayorkas defends DHS
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defends DHS work to curb border crossings as Trump names Kristi Noem to lead the agency. He cites a multipronged approach, recalls past policy shifts, and notes funding shortfalls and bipartisan efforts. He says displacement global in scope and World War II scale.
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