Raimondo's new mission: Leave no cash for Trump  —  With a massive legacy program hanging in the balance, the Commerce secretary wants to get billions in microchip money out the door in the next two months.  —  Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is on an urgent mission: get as much high-tech spending …

Morning Digest: In stunning turnaround, Democrat takes lead in North Carolina Supreme Court race  —  Leading Off  —  NC Supreme Court  —  A critical race for North Carolina's Supreme Court is headed to a recount after late-counted votes gave Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs the slimmest …

This time around, Trump's transition team has a new approach toward the media  —  As president-elect, Donald Trump has shied away from the media as he releases a stream of Cabinet picks and White House staffers in statements, most posted to his social media platform Truth Social.

Gaetz sent over $10K in Venmo payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest  —  House investigators also obtained a $750 check from Gaetz, said sources.  —  Matt Gaetz talks before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate …

Behind the Scenes at a Secretive Gathering of Rising MAGA Donors  —  The Winklevoss twins, Rebekah Mercer, allies of Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and top Trump campaign aides recently joined a conclave of right-wing donors who are suddenly flush with power.  —  Just four days after being named …

“Pro-LGBTQ” Republican launches vicious attack on first trans Congresswoman  —  Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign, along with its Republican allies, spent more than $215 million on television ads that stoked resentment against trans people.

Entering Our Crank Era  —  The TV-guy administration grows: Yesterday, Donald Trump tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz as his administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.  “Dr. Oz will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex …

Trump lawyers demand judge ‘immediately’ throw out hush money case  —  Letting the conviction stand would threaten to “hamstring the operation of the whole governmental apparatus,” lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove argued in a letter to the judge.  —  Donald Trump's attorneys are demanding …

Speaker Johnson announces policy barring trans women from Capitol bathrooms  —  Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Wednesday that transgender women are not permitted to use bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue that has overtaken the Capitol in recent days.

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Linda McMahon expected to be named Education secretary, sources say  —  Trump transition co-chair Linda McMahon is expected to be named as secretary of the Department of Education, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.  —  The decision took shape after it became clear that McMahon would be passed over for Commerce secretary.

Incoming White House press secretary: 'We're not shy of the hostile media'  —  Karoline Leavitt, President-elect Trump's pick to be White House press secretary, said she welcomes a potentially combative relationship with the Washington press corps.  —  “They have pushed lies and hoaxes …

This Election's Surprising Bright Spot for Progressives Is a Very Big Deal  —  The 2024 election marked a painful setback for Democratic hopes of rebalancing the federal judiciary: When Donald Trump reenters the White House in January, he will have a pliant Republican Senate majority eager to confirm his hard-right judges.

Scoop: New twist in Trump's Treasury race … - “Respected, loyal and great on TV — the total Trump package,” a top Republican source said. … The senator was with Trump and Elon Musk in South Texas Tuesday as SpaceX launched a Starship rocket.  — Trump will meet Warsh and Rowan at Mar-a-Lago this week.

Biden approves antipersonnel mines for Ukraine, undoing his own policy  —  The move comes as Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine threaten to overwhelm front-line defenses.  —  President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, two U.S. officials said …

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour  —  Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country.  Opponents, including the California Chamber …

Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste  —  Tom's of Maine toothpaste was manufactured with water containing bacteria, while a “black mold-like substance” was found in a factory where the product was made, according to a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

At the end of his term, Biden seizes the day — and avoids reporters  —  Two weeks after an election he warned would change America forever, Biden has said little about it.  —  MANAUS, Brazil — President Joe Biden was in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, unprotected from mosquitoes, fire ants and loud, squawking macaws.

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Defense Secretary Austin says women in military ‘make us stronger’  —  Austin in an exclusive interview with NBC News called women in the military a strong asset.  Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense has cast doubt on women in combat roles.  —  VIENTIANE, Laos — Women and racial diversity …