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Trump Wants Quick Action on His Agenda—Can Congress Deliver?

Congressional Republicans intend to use the budget reconciliation process to fund Trump’s second-term agenda within 100 days of his inauguration.
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House Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill of New Congress

House passed the Laken Riley Act with a vote of 264–159. Almost all Republicans and 48 Democrats united to push the bill through the lower chamber of Congress.
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Trump Names Joseph Nocella Jr. as US Attorney for New York’s Eastern District

President-elect Donald J. Trump has named his choice for the U.S. attorney from the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella Jr.
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House Speaker Details GOP Plan to Raise Debt Ceiling in Sweeping Reconciliation Bill

Congressional Republicans plan to raise nation’s borrowing limit through party-line reconciliation bill designed to encompass Trump’s policy priorities.

Incoming White House Chief of Staff Outlines Blueprint for 2nd Trump Term

Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, pledged a West Wing that will work with discipline and teamwork to deliver on the president-elect’s promises to voters.
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Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden

Democratic leaders and lawmakers are under scrutiny for not blowing the whistle on what is perceived to be Biden’s decline during final years of his presidency.
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Congress Certifies Trump’s Election Victory

U.S. Congress officially certified Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, guaranteeing Trump’s position as the incoming commander-in-chief.

Biden Signs Law to Increase Social Security Benefits for Millions

Biden signed bill increasing Social Security benefits for citizens who have worked in public service fields speeding up Social Security program’s insolvency.