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Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations

The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration. Elise StefanikUS Ambassador to the UNAnnounced Rep. Elise Stefanik (R–N.Y.) has been described by...

Trump Unveils New IRS-Style ‘External Revenue Service’ to Collect Tariffs and Duties From Foreign Countries

Trump plans to create the External Revenue Service (ERS), modeled after the IRS but aimed at collecting tariffs, duties, and revenues from foreign countries.
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Education Department Cancels Another $4.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt

In the final days of his term, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of federal student loan debt for more than 150,000 more borrowers.

Extra Tankers and Firefighters Arrive in LA as High Winds Threaten to Return

Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people LA areas. Extra firefighters and tankers arrived as city braces for more high winds.

Biden Issues Executive Order for Building AI Data Centers on Federal Land

Biden issued an executive order to accelerate the construction of large-scale data centers and clean power infrastructure for AI on federal sites.

Manhattan Traffic Drops 7.5 Percent After New York’s Congestion Toll Takes Effect

Traffic in Manhattan decreased by 7.5% in the week after NY City’s congestion pricing plan took effect, according to preliminary traffic data released by the MTA.

FBI Declares No ‘Credible Threats’ Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

With just one week to go before Trump is sworn into office in Washington, the FBI said there are no known threats to the Inauguration Day ceremony.

What to Know About the Senate Confirmation Process

While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president, the Senate committees can and will hold hearings.