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President Trump said his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue reclassification soon.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
President Trump said his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue reclassification soon.
President Trump blamed Brown University for the delay in locating the suspect in the fatal mass shooting on the school’s campus in Rhode Island on Saturday.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
President Trump blamed Brown University for the delay in locating the suspect in the fatal mass shooting on the school’s campus in Rhode Island on Saturday.
An agreement between moderate Republicans and GOP leadership in the House to allow a vote on extending expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies is on the rocks as the two sides squabble over the contents of the amendment.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
An agreement between moderate Republicans and GOP leadership in the House to allow a vote on extending expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies is on the rocks as the two sides squabble over the contents of the amendment.
President Trump signed an executive order to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” dramatically escalating his fight against the drug.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
President Trump signed an executive order to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” dramatically escalating his fight against the drug.
Legendary director Rob Reiner was deeply involved in boosting Democratic Party causes, advocating for issues including gun control and gay marriage.
After his death was announced, many prominent Democrats expressed their condolences.
After his death was announced, many prominent Democrats expressed their condolences.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Legendary director Rob Reiner was deeply involved in boosting Democratic Party causes, advocating for issues including gun control and gay marriage.
After his death was announced, many prominent Democrats expressed their condolences.
After his death was announced, many prominent Democrats expressed their condolences.
Several Republican lawmakers publicly rebuked President Trump for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed alongside his wife, Michele, this weekend because of Reiner’s disdain for the president — what Trump terms “Trump derangement syndrome.”
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December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Several Republican lawmakers publicly rebuked President Trump for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed alongside his wife, Michele, this weekend because of Reiner’s disdain for the president — what Trump terms “Trump derangement syndrome.”
House Democrats say they’re lining up to support a bipartisan extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies — if they get a green light from party leaders.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
House Democrats say they’re lining up to support a bipartisan extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies — if they get a green light from party leaders.
Senators in both parties are bracing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, the issue that triggered the 43-day closure that consumed much of the fall calendar.
Senators brace for another possible shutdown in January
Senators in both parties are bracing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, the issue that triggered the 43-da…
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December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Senators in both parties are bracing for another government shutdown next year after Republicans blocked a proposal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies, the issue that triggered the 43-day closure that consumed much of the fall calendar.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) rebuked President Trump on Monday for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed this weekend because of his political opposition to the president — what Trump calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
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December 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) rebuked President Trump on Monday for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed this weekend because of his political opposition to the president — what Trump calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
President Trump weighed in on the apparent homicide of director Rob Reiner and his wife in a Truth Social post, suggesting the cause of death was reportedly “Trump derangement syndrome” which drew criticism from some fellow Republicans.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
President Trump weighed in on the apparent homicide of director Rob Reiner and his wife in a Truth Social post, suggesting the cause of death was reportedly “Trump derangement syndrome” which drew criticism from some fellow Republicans.
Some Republicans are hoping to pursue another partisan legislative package to boost the party ahead of the midterm elections, but President Trump and GOP leaders are signaling that nothing will come close to the scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Some Republicans are hoping to pursue another partisan legislative package to boost the party ahead of the midterm elections, but President Trump and GOP leaders are signaling that nothing will come close to the scope of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a leading gun reform advocate, on Sunday accused President Trump of engaging in a campaign to increase violence in the country since taking office.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a leading gun reform advocate, on Sunday accused President Trump of engaging in a campaign to increase violence in the country since taking office.
President Trump’s efforts to keep his loyalist U.S. attorneys in their roles hit a dead end this week, as two top federal prosecutors stepped down over piling complications from their leadership.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
President Trump’s efforts to keep his loyalist U.S. attorneys in their roles hit a dead end this week, as two top federal prosecutors stepped down over piling complications from their leadership.
A new religious charter school fight is brewing in Tennessee that has the potential to challenge a deadlock vote at the Supreme Court earlier this year that denied the creation of a similar institution in Oklahoma.
Tennessee religious charter school fight could tee up next Supreme Court showdown
A new religious charter school fight is brewing in Tennessee that has the potential to challenge a deadlock vote at the Supreme Court earlier this year that denied the creation of a similar institu…
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December 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A new religious charter school fight is brewing in Tennessee that has the potential to challenge a deadlock vote at the Supreme Court earlier this year that denied the creation of a similar institution in Oklahoma.
Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the growing industry.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Republicans are facing growing fissures on artificial intelligence (AI) standards as President Trump moves to impose a federal approach to regulating the growing industry.
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said elected officials need to “calm down” on the political rhetoric and stop engaging with others while in “attack mode.”
Manchin: Elected officials need to ‘calm down’ and stop going into ‘attack mode’
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday said elected officials need to “calm down” on the political rhetoric and stop engaging with others while in “attack mode.” “…
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December 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said elected officials need to “calm down” on the political rhetoric and stop engaging with others while in “attack mode.”
President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turnout low-propensity voters.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turnout low-propensity voters.
The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
#BREAKING: The Indiana Senate failed to pass a new GOP-favored House map, dealing a major blow to President Trump after he had publicly pressured state lawmakers to approve the new lines.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#BREAKING: The Indiana Senate failed to pass a new GOP-favored House map, dealing a major blow to President Trump after he had publicly pressured state lawmakers to approve the new lines.
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, The Associated Press reported, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed again to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, The Associated Press reported, the second time a grand jury has refused to approve charges this month.
The U.S. Navy has submitted its report on the potential punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a recent video where he and other Democratic lawmakers told U.S. troops to disobey “illegal orders.”
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December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The U.S. Navy has submitted its report on the potential punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a recent video where he and other Democratic lawmakers told U.S. troops to disobey “illegal orders.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
#BREAKING: The House voted to table a resolution to impeach President Trump after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a vote on the matter, scuttling the snap impeachment push with the help of Democratic leaders voting “present” rather than aiding Green with the effort.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#BREAKING: The House voted to table a resolution to impeach President Trump after Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) forced a vote on the matter, scuttling the snap impeachment push with the help of Democratic leaders voting “present” rather than aiding Green with the effort.