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Scavenger hunts, Christmas mass, Cajun-fried turkey: Capitol Hill’s favorite holiday traditions

House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that the holidays are a time for family, friends, and showing people that they care.

Palau signs memo with Trump administration to take 75 migrants from US

Palau, a small archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, signed a memo of understanding with the Trump administration to take up to 75 “third-country nationals,” in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid. The agreement would allow migrants who have never been charged with a crime “to live and work in Palau, helping address local...

Palau signs memo with Trump administration to take 75 migrants from US

Palau, a small archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, signed a memo of understanding with the Trump administration to take up to 75 “third-country nationals,” in exchange for $7.5 million in foreign aid. The agreement would allow migrants who have never been charged with a crime “to live and work in Palau, helping address local...

Newsom proclaims state of emergency in multiple Southern California counties due to storms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...

Newsom proclaims state of emergency in multiple Southern California counties due to storms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in several southern counties on Wednesday, as a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Newsom issued the proclamation in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties, unlocking additional state resources and assistance to aid in the emergency response. He warned...

Ohio governor ‘reluctantly’ signs bill eliminating grace period for late ballots

The number of states that will accept late-arriving mail-in ballots during next year's critical midterm elections continues to dwindle, as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine "reluctantly" signed new restrictions into law Friday, citing the uncertainty of pending litigation to ban the counting of such ballots in his state.

Economic surge hands Trump, GOP a holiday gift

President Trump and the Republican-led Congress got a late-inning boost Tuesday from three straight months of solid economic growth, handing them a timely talking point as they head into a midterm cycle where the economy is shaping up as voters' top concern.

Colorado immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra released from detention, advocates say

A prominent Colorado immigration and labor activist was released Monday after spending nine months in immigration detention, supporters said.

DOJ sues Illinois governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.

Former Sen. Ben Sasse reveals Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse announced Tuesday he has terminal cancer, calling it a "death sentence."

Hunter Biden questions his political affiliation, speaks out against illegal immigration

Hunter Biden questioned his lifelong affiliation with the Democratic Party, expressed frustration with those who urged his father to abandon his reelection campaign and criticized illegal immigration for "draining us of resources" in a podcast interview.

Trump says he’s inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year’s G20 summit in Miami

President Donald Trump said he will be extending invitations to next year's U.S.-hosted Group of 20 summit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as the Republican administration looks to deepen its relationship with the Central Asian nations.

Rand Paul’s airing of grievances: Festivus Report identifies federal spending on unusual projects

The government has funded experiments that force ferrets to binge drink and dose dogs with cocaine.

Senate quietly works on bipartisan Obamacare fix as healthcare cliff nears

Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, are working behind the scenes with Senate Democrats and Republicans to find a solution to the guaranteed healthcare cliff.

Trump promises cheaper drugs under TrumpRx, but economists say the long-term costs may be hidden

Trump says agreements with major drugmakers will cut prescription prices and boost U.S. investment, but economists caution that pricing pressure often comes with long-term tradeoffs for innovation.

Student loan defaults trigger paycheck garnishment as Trump admin ends COVID-era pause

The Trump administration says wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans will begin in January, ending a pandemic-era pause.

Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto

Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.

Trump and first lady go all black for official White House Christmas portrait photo

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dressed bold in all black for their White House Christmas portrait, released the day before Christmas Eve.

Boca Raton mayor launches run for Congress, touting GOP as ‘party of the middle class’

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer launches congressional bid, promising to bring local leadership to Washington and reverse policies he says fueled inflation.

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