Trump attorney says Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ in ballot cases  —  An attorney for former President Trump, Alina Habba, said late Thursday that she has faith in the Supreme Court and believes that Justice Brett Kavanaugh will “step up” in Trump's ballot cases in Maine and Colorado.

'These people know what they're doing': Why Trump is attacking Haley in NH  —  What if it is closer than expected in the Granite state?  —  Donald Trump may be up by 20 percentage points in New Hampshire, but he and his team have moved swiftly to cut down any opponent they see rising.

What January 6 Made Clear to Me  —  Our democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage of those entrusted with their care.  —  The sixth of january is the date prescribed in United States law for Congress to count the electoral votes in the presidential election.

The White House's tense podium battle  —  They share a podium — and a mutual frustration.  White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the National Security Council's John Kirby frequently split the podium at media briefings, but behind the scenes their relationship is fraught with tension, White House sources tell Axios.

Trump's China Scandal Is Way Worse Than What Biden Is Getting Impeached Over … House Democrats have produced a report showing that, during his presidency, Donald Trump accepted $7.8 million from foreign countries, most of which were from China.  This serves as another illustration …

Florida resort cancels Jan. 6 event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene  —  A resort in Florida canceled an event set for Saturday featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, claiming it was “not made aware” of its purpose.

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FDA Authorizes Florida's Drug Importation Program  —  For Immediate Release:  —  Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration's drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

1/5/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AM  —  We have two pieces of big news this morning on behind-the-scenes machinations related to border security talks and government funding. … Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republican freshmen on a private conference call Thursday that he may try …

Court says even passive members of Jan. 6 mob can be convicted of disorderly conduct  —  The decision is a victory for the Justice Department on one of the most common charges lodged against Jan. 6 defendants.  —  A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Jan. 6 defendants can be found culpable of …

Doug Lamborn won't seek reelection in 2024, meaning all of Colorado's Republican-held congressional seats will be open  —  U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn won't run for reelection this year to a 10th term in Congress, the Colorado Springs Republican announced Friday, a decision that's certain to ignite …

CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it's worst  —  (NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make.  New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week.

Florida ready to follow Ohio and secure abortion rights  —  A measure has reached the threshold to qualify for this year's ballot.  —  TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida abortion rights advocates, who have seen access to the procedure erode in the state and nationally in recent years …

‘The grassroots have left DeSantis’: Trump crushes Florida governor in Miami-Dade GOP straw poll  —  Trump won 82 percent of Miami-Dade grassroots Republicans, far more than DeSantis.  —  MIAMI — Donald Trump trounced Ron DeSantis in the Florida governor's home state.  Again.