The Recap: Democrats certify Trump, police slam Trump pardon plan
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Congress certifies Trump’s win—and Democrats didn’t riot or kill anyone
This certification sure looked different from the one four years ago.
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon plan met by police criticism—and GOP support
Republicans love the police—until they police Republicans.
Why Biden's big ban on offshore drilling won't be easy for Trump to undo
President Joe Biden is spending his final days in office Trump-proofing the government.
Trump's controversial defense pick may have the votes he needs
Pete Hegseth is disliked by voters, accused of sexual assault, and touted Jan. 6 conspiracy theories. Who could be more qualified than that?
Happy … New Year … I guess?
How House Democrats are plotting their comeback
Speaker Mike Johnson held on to his precious gavel for now, but Democrats have their eyes on 2026.
Democrats choose chair for Senate campaign effort to win back majority
It’s a high-stakes job that seemingly no one else wanted.
Trump can't help himself and spews lie about Trudeau stepping down
Looks like the Canadian prime minister’s visit to Mar-a-Lago was all for naught.
Explaining the Right: Why the GOP loves lying about an 'open border'
Few things scare Republicans more than the nonexistent open border.
Bernie Sanders has some thoughts on the MAGA civil war
The Vermont senator and a Trump-loving conspiracy kook agree on something?
Attorneys general to watch fight Trump in 2025
These top Democratic public servants won’t back down to the wannabe dictator.
What the Media Missed: Where's Pete Hegseth hiding?
Nothing says “national security” like an insurrection against our own government.
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