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Special Advisor’s report may be made public
A federal judge has cleared the way for Monday’s release of the special counsel’s report into President-elect Trump’s election interference case.
Judge Aileen Cannon approved the publication of the first of two volumes of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation in its ruling on Monday. Cannon will consider releasing the second volume, which concerns Trump’s handling of classified documents, on Friday.
Smith suspended his investigations into Trump after the president-elect was granted his return to the White House in November…Learn more
Special Counsel Jack Smith arrives in Washington to deliver remarks on a recently unsealed four-count indictment against former U.S. President Donald Trump. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
White House
CALLS FOR CEASEFIRE: Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Israel’s Netanyahu…Learn more
“MORE USEFUL AND BIGGER”: Sullivan Says Biden Admin Leaves Russia, China, Iran ‘Weaker’, America ‘Safer’ Before Trump Transfer…Learn more
World stage
“DISTRACTANT”: Trudeau says 51st state distracts from Trump’s tariff threat and acknowledges he’s facing a ‘successful negotiator’…Learn more
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, from left, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, during the funeral of the late former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral , DC, United States, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Washington gathered Thursday to pay tribute to Jimmy Carter, bringing together his political rivals the day after a rancorous election to honor a former president praised by both parties for his humility and decency. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“MUTUAL IMPORTANCE”: Canadian leader meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, discusses energy relations…Learn more
THE GRASS IS GREENER: Trump’s Republican allies unveil bill authorizing purchase of country…Learn more
Trump transition
BANK BREAKUP WITH THE CLIMATE: Wall Street breaks with net-zero climate alliance ahead of Trump’s term…Learn more
TRUMP TAX REDUCTIONS: A major effort to protect and renew the Trump tax cuts launched by a powerful conservative group…Learn more
‘HE’S REALLY BAD’: Trump ally Steve Bannon vows to “eliminate” Elon Musk…Learn more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Donald Trump Jr. (R) watch a fight during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York, November 16, 2024. President US-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16. Trump entered the arena shortly before the start of the main card accompanied by UFC general manager Dana White, who was a strong supporter during his election campaign. Several of Trump’s political allies were also in attendance, including entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump asked to lead efforts to reduce government inefficiency. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images) (KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
LIGHT OF HOPE: Wife of American detained in Afghanistan meets with Trump’s national security adviser…Learn more
“BATTLE PROVEN”: Hegseth was “an incredibly talented and battle-tested leader,” according to military assessments…Learn more
Capitol
END OF THE “LOOP”: Senator Ernst renews push for bill to close illegal immigration ‘loophole’ as Congress takes action…Learn more
FIRE STORM: The political storm that is about to engulf the Capitol…Learn more
THIS IS NOT EASY: Schumer orders Democrats to pressure Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings…Learn more
A rigorous week of confirmation hearings will begin Tuesday. (Reuters)
NEW DAY: Meet Leader John Thune’s All-Star Cabinet as Republicans Take Senate Majority…Learn more
Across America
A SUSTAINABLE DEPARTMENT: The Ministry of Education through the years: a look at long-term trends in pitiful student performance…Learn more
THE SILENCE IS DEAFING: The mayor of a big blue city remains silent after an illegal immigrant uses a shelter for criminal activity…Learn more
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Trump saddles blue state Republicans with ‘homework’ as GOP plots massive conservative policy overhaul…Learn more
CHANGE OF JOB: DNC hires former Harris staffers behind @KamalaHQ for social media response to Trump…Learn more
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo in West Allis, Wisconsin, Friday, November 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
ACTBLUE DONATIONS: Newsom defends fire response with fact-checking site linked to Dem Party fundraising platform…Learn more
GRANITE SLOT: NH bill would divide presidential electors by district: “We want voters to feel like their vote matters”…Learn more
“LOUD AND CLEAR”: State conservatives demand action on non-citizen voting: ‘It’s time for Congress to listen’…Learn more
“HARM AND DISTRESS”: ACLU Colorado warns law enforcement not to cooperate with ICE…Learn more
ANTI-POLLUTION SOLUTION? : Cap-and-trade performance: New York plans to force big oil companies to “invest” in “green” by paying for emissions…Learn more
“WITHOUT OBSTACLES”: Newsom suspends California environmental law to remove ‘barriers’ for wildfire victims rebuilding their homes…Learn more
BLAZE BORDER: Man arrested near Los Angeles fires with possible blowtorch is illegal immigrant: ICE sources…Learn more
ACTBLUE DONATIONS: Newsom defends fire response with fact-checking site linked to Dem Party fundraising platform…Learn more
Governor Gavin Newsom, left, and the Los Angeles wildfires, right (Getty)
MI-COOKED IDEA: New York’s new ‘char broil’ rule would require restaurants to reduce their emissions by 75%…Learn more
CALL STOPPED: Supreme Court rules on gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland…Learn more
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