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Dem lawmaker to introduce 22nd Amdt resolution after Trump 3rd term remarks
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., says that he will introduce a resolution that will, in his words, reaffirm Congress’ commitment and the Constitution’s clear definition that prohibits any president from serving more than two terms. Earlier on Wednesday, Nov. 13, President-elect Donald Trump told House Republicans, “I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say,… -
Thune, Barrasso, Cotton to make up Senate Republican leadership team
Senate Republicans have a new leader for the first time in 18 years. Sen. John Thune, S.D., will replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, Ky., who is the longest serving Senate GOP leader in history. “This Republican team is united. We are on one team,” Thune told reporters. “We are excited to reclaim the majority and to… -
How did Trump win states that Republican Senate candidates lost?
In Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona, Donald Trump won the presidential vote while the Republican Senate candidate lost. This is going to have a big impact on the balance of power in Washington. How did it happen? Straight Arrow News Political Correspondent Ray Bogan interviewed Professor Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin,… -
Congress needs to fund gov and military, pass farm bill and raise debt ceiling
Congress has a list of vital legislation it must approve before the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3. Failure to act will result in a government shutdown and a potential default on the nation’s debt. There are two key deadlines The first is Dec. 20 when government funding expires. Lawmakers need to pass… -
Casey hasn’t conceded PA Senate race, McCormick not invited to orientation
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., hasn’t conceded the Pennsylvania Senate race, despite The Associated Press and other news organizations calling it for his Republican challenger Dave McCormick. As of Monday, Nov. 11, McCormick was up by approximately 40,000 votes with a little over 100,000 ballots left to be counted. “There are more than 100,000 ballots left… -
Trump border czar Tom Homan says cartels to be designated terrorist orgs
President-elect Trump announced former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan will serve as border czar during his second administration. Trump is giving Homan extraordinary authority over the southern and northern borders, maritime security and aviation security. Trump said Homan will also be in charge of deporting all individuals who are in the country… -
PA Senate candidate Dave McCormick files suit over ballots in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick, who was called the winner by The Associated Press, is suing over provisional ballots yet to be counted in Philadelphia. The suit is asking for an injunction to stop the counting of ballots that may not be properly filed. The filing states there are 15,000-20,000 provisional ballots that will… -
Candidates who support Texas secession elected to state Legislature
The Texas Nationalist Movement, which wants Texas to secede from the U.S. and become its own independent nation, is celebrating after 10 candidates who support its cause were elected to the state Legislature. The organization calls it “a clear signal that Texans are ready to reclaim their right to self-government.” TNM said there are now… -
These are the judges Trump could nominate to the Supreme Court
Donald Trump had extraordinary influence on the Supreme Court during his first four years in office, appointing three conservative justices. If there’s an opening in his second term, there are multiple judges he would consider nominating, according to reports. The first is Judge James Ho. He was nominated to the federal bench by Trump in… -
Republican leadership in Congress shaping up ahead of key vote
Republicans won a majority in the Senate and believe they are on track to maintain their majority in the House. So once the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, who will be in leadership? In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is vying to keep the gavel. Johnson wrote a letter to… -
Jacky Rosen wins Nevada Senate race, maintains Democrat’s seat
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., won reelection, fending off a challenge from Republican Sam Brown. Democrats lost the majority in the chamber, but this victory in Nevada will keep the balance of power tighter. The call was made by Decision Desk HQ, a forecasting and analysis organization. Abortion was a key issue in the state. Voters… -
VP Harris will certify her own election defeat on Jan. 6
Vice President Kamala Harris will certify her own defeat on Jan. 6, 2025. It will be the culmination of a stinging loss and whirlwind campaign that started when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July and she was formally nominated in August. Harris conceded to Trump Wednesday, Nov. 6, with a phone… -
McConnell says filibuster is secure with Republican Senate majority
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the filibuster is secure now that Republicans have won a majority in the chamber. McConnell made the comment to reporters while taking a victory lap the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6. “This shifting to a Republican Senate Majority helps control the guardrails to keep people who want to…