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DeSantis calls special session to implement Trump’s immigration policies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump's promises for a swift crackdown on immigration. But he's facing pushback from the legislature's Republican leaders, who have pledged their support for the incoming president but said a special session would be "premature" and "irresponsible."

Trash truck for Trump? Unlikely symbol of support will reportedly cruise in inaugural parade

A garbage truck with a most interesting history will roll down the streets of the nation's capital during President Donald Trump's inaugural parade. So says Kyle Olson, founder of The Midwesterner, a Michigan-based investigative news site.

California’s wildfire disaster threatens to torch Newsom’s 2028 presidential ambitions

As Los Angeles burns, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is battling to keep his political career from turning to ash amid heightened scrutiny of his leadership and criticism that he did little to mitigate the inferno that continued to destroy the city late Monday.

Washington Times Opinion Editor Charles Hurt departing to become Fox News host

Charles Hurt is stepping down as opinion editor of The Washington Times to take over hosting duties at Fox News' weekend morning show. He will continue to write his regular column for The Times.

Virginia GOP Gov. Youngkin needs Democratic help to bolster his policy resume

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged a skeptical Democratic-controlled Legislature on Monday to work with him to roll back taxes and environmental laws in his administration's final year in office.

Burgum confirmation hearing postponed from Tuesday to Thursday amid paperwork delays

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee pushed the confirmation hearing scheduled for Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum from Tuesday to Thursday because the chamber has yet to receive required ethics paperwork.

Biden defends foreign policy to a dubious public as he exits White House

President Biden kicked off his last week in office on Monday trying to sell the American public on his foreign policy agenda, arguing that the U.S. became stronger under his administration.

Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump’s inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration next week and other performers will include two of the president-elect's musical favorites, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.

Trump claims California had the chance to ‘maintain their forests’ amid Los Angeles wildfires

President-elect Trump said Monday that California had the chance to “maintain their forests” amid the ongoing Los Angeles-area wildfires. “The problem is it's so dry, it was always so dry there, and it's just … it's just a mess. They could’ve, you know, maintained their forests, and — as I said they have to do,”...

All eyes on Hegseth nomination hearing 

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story All eyes on Hegseth nomination hearing Get ready for a show as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, will head back to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing. © Greg...

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