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California prosecutors slam Newsom’s death row commutations, accuse governor of putting ‘politics over people’

District attorneys and law enforcement unions blast Gov. Gavin Newsom's mass commutation of 548 death row sentences as a betrayal of victims' families.

House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller as Trump elevates him after midterm massacre: ‘Megalomaniac’

House Republicans expressed shock and anger after Trump promoted Stephen Miller to chief of staff following the GOP's historic midterm losses.

Democratic senator-elect calls Trump ‘unserious fool’ while defending combative political style

Abdul El-Sayed told Pod Save America that Democrats must treat Trump as an "unserious fool" and stop clinging to outdated political decorum.

The Pentagon’s Best Space Weapon Isn’t a Program — It’s a Prize

For the development of military capabilities in space, contests beat contracts.

The GOP’s Midterm Annihilation Comes Down to One Factor

It’s not a single policy, even if there is no gainsaying the significance of...

Trump Lost the Voters’ Trust on the Economy Before the War

Much more of the damage to Trump’s approval on the economy was done by the launching of the sweeping tariff war than the energy-price...

Susie Wiles out as Trump’s chief of staff, replaced by Stephen Miller

Susie Wiles is leaving as White House chief of staff after staggering Republican losses in the midterm election and will be replaced by Stephen Miller, a key adviser to Mr. Trump who has helped shape the administration's immigration crackdown.

Trump says Israel ‘would not exist today’ if he hadn’t attacked Iran

President Trump doubled down on defending the Iran war, despite acknowledging this week that the nine-month conflict contributed to Republicans' crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterms.

Sen. Kennedy says Iran’s missile buildup forced Trump administration into war

Sen. John Kennedy said Friday intelligence showed that after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025, the Islamic regime embarked on a campaign to expand its stockpiles of conventional missiles to protect its future nuclear ambitions.

Trump endorses Joe Gruters to stay at RNC after midterm drubbing

Days after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms, President Trump on Friday endorsed Joe Gruters to continue to chair the Republican National Committee.

Comer: Trump has to decide whether to keep Hegseth after midterms show frustration over war

Republican Rep. James Comer had few kind words for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday, placing the blame for GOP midterm losses on the war with Iran.

James Carville warns Democrats to avoid pushing DEI

Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville is telling Democrats to keep away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies during the next Congress, which will have Democratic majorities in both chambers.

Rudy Giuliani sees ‘dangers’ in Vance’s personality

Rudolph W. Giuliani says Vice President J.D. Vance has a shot at taking President Trump's place in 2028, but the former New York mayor has issues with the veep's tendencies.

Houston mayor bolts early from ICE cooperation after blue wave crashes in Texas

Houston Mayor John Whitmire bars police from notifying ICE during nonviolent stops despite defeated Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

Reporter’s Notebook: A user’s manual to upcoming leadership elections in the House and Senate

Capitol Hill leadership elections pit Hakeem Jeffries against progressive dissent, while Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan battle for GOP minority leader.

Pro-Israel Republican makes major campaign finance pledge after razor-thin election victory

Anna Paulina Luna says she will reject all corporate PAC money and foreign policy-linked funding after her narrow midterm victory in Florida.

Trump names Stephen Miller new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

Susie Wiles served 21 months as Trump's longest-serving chief of staff across both terms, departing after Republicans lost the House and Senate. Trump announced Stephen Miller will take on the role.

Democrats’ Awful Start on Affordability

The incoming House speaker looks to kill permitting reform that would ease energy prices.

California’s Biggest Loser Is a Democrat

Voters rejected both of SEIU boss Dave Regan’s proposals: a billionaire wealth tax and a measure to punish community health clinics resistant to unionizing.

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