House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), announced that congressional Republicans have been preparing an ambitious legislative agenda in anticipation of a potential Trump victory in 2024. Speaking on Newsmax’s special election coverage, Johnson revealed that GOP lawmakers have meticulously planned for a "very aggressive" first 100 days, aiming to hit the ground running should Republicans secure control of the White House and Congress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of escalating instability due to North Korea’s recent military support for Russia in the ongoing war. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy called the arrival of over 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia a “new chapter of instability,” urging global allies to counter the growing threat. North Korean troops have reportedly been positioned in frontline areas, including the Kursk region, raising concerns of further escalation.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr has made headlines with a recent call for prosecutors to respect the will of the American people and dismiss ongoing cases against former President Donald Trump upon his re-election. Barr highlighted that voters had full knowledge of the allegations against former President Donald Trump when casting their ballots for his re-election on Tuesday. Barr asserted that, in light of this informed choice, prosecutors should consider the will of the people and prioritize the country’s best interests by respecting the outcome of the election.
After Trump secured the necessary 270 electoral votes early Wednesday, Democrats began to shift blame and question where the Harris-Walz campaign went wrong. Speaking on Morning Joe, Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews argued that Democrats’ permissive stance on immigration played a major role in Harris’ defeat.
CNN contributor Scott Jennings defended those who voted for former and future President Donald Trump, saying they are "not garbage, they're not Nazis."
