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Here’s what’s going on…
–what to expect As Republicans try to salvage the spending package, they avoid a government shutdown
–Georgia Court of Appeals disqualifies And Fan Willis and his team on the Trump election interference case
–Paris HiltonBacked bill to stop abuse at child treatment facilities heads to Biden’s desk
Recipe from Dr. Paul to deal with “Uniparty”
The chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill is putting the leadership of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., under the spotlight and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has floated the idea of replacing him with Elon Musk, President-elect Trump’s pick to co-chair his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Paul took to Musk’s X Thursday morning to pitch the idea of the tech billionaire taking the House Speaker’s gavel, noting that the speaker need not be a member of Congress.
“The Speaker of the House does not have to be a member of Congress… Nothing would disturb the swamp more than electing Elon Musk… think about it… nothing is impossible. (Not to mention the joy of seeing the collective establishment a.k.a. “one-party” lose its ever-loving mind),” wrote Paul, a staunchly libertarian conservative on fiscal matters…Read more
Speaker Mike Johnson, left, could face a leadership battle over his handling of the spending bill, with Sen. Rand Paul suggesting Elon Musk replace him. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images, left, and Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, right.)
White House
COMPETENCE PRIORITIES: Biden sets an economy-wide climate goal: to cut emissions by 61 to 66 percent by 2035 from 2005 levels…Read more
TO THE EXIT: Where is Biden? Lame duck president slams ‘quiet resignation’ amid massive government funding battle…Read more
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive in St. Joseph at Brandywine Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Wednesday marks the 52nd anniversary of the car crash that killed Joe Biden’s first wife, Neilia Hunter. Biden and 13-month-old daughter Naomi. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
‘SAD DAYS’: Biden administration officials noted endurance issues in president’s first months in office: report…Read more
Trump’s transition
‘TOTALLY DEAD’: Trump applauds ‘corrupt’ Fani Willis disqualification, says case is ‘totally dead’…Read more
KENNEDY CAUCUS: “Make America Healthy Again” Caucus Launched by Sen. Marshall After Meeting of RFK Jr…Read more
Security threat: DOJ seeks to block Jan. 6 defendants from attending Trump inauguration…Read more
THE TURF WAS: House GOP campaign chairman says Trump win means ‘we’re going to be on the offensive’ in ’26 midterms…Read more
THE CLOCK IS GOING: Trump issues new spending bill demands as government shutdown looms…Read more
capitol hill
“IN INFECTION”: Staff for Tim Scott’s Senate campaign arm revealed ahead of crucial 2026 state races…Read more
“DON’T HAVE MY VOTE”: Massie speaks out against Johnson holding speaker’s gavel: ‘He doesn’t have my vote’…Read more
TECHNICAL REVOLUTION: Experts praise long-awaited congressional AI report: ‘A thoughtful, forward-looking framework’…Read more
Flying through data structures (Getty Images)
BACK TO WORK: DOGE caucus leader Joni Ernst wants to move one-third of federal workers out of DC…Read more
SHUTDOWN EXPOSURE: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happened to the Interim Expense Bill…Read more
SHUTDOWN BASICS: This is what happens during a partial government shutdown…Read more
TRUMP’S TAKE: Johnson ‘will easily be speaker’ if he does this, says president-elect…Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 25: House Speaker-elect Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R) (R-NC) on the House floor after his election at the US Capitol on October 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. After a contentious nomination period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Johnson was voted to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members. of his own party (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
MCCONNELL HAS THOUGHTS…“America First” Vs. ‘America behind’: What does Trump’s return mean for US foreign policy?…Read more
“SHOOT FROM THE MAU”: Some House Republicans are privately furious with Elon Musk after government shutdown talks imploded…Read more
‘PRESIDENT MUSK’: Dems complain Tesla boss runs show on GOP spending drama…Read more
PORK BOTTLE EXPENDITURE: Here’s what’s in the spending bill that’s drawing the ire of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy…Read more
Across America
FIRST ON FOX: Alex Soros and Huma Abedin host a star-studded engagement party at Anna Wintour’s home…Read more
Huma Abedin and Alexander Soros attend the 2024 Met Gala celebrating ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reviving Fashion’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Images for the Met Museum/Vogue)
‘WOKE’ IS STOPPED: State revamps curriculum, bans ‘woke trash’ to teach all aspects of Obama-Biden-Trump era…Read more
ICE HEATS UP: ICE deportations catch up to Trump era in FY 2024, as Biden era nears…Read more
CIVIL WAR ABORTION: Texas launches high-risk abortion pill lawsuit likely headed to Supreme Court…Read more
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