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President-elect Donald Trump met privately with Republican lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, as the GOP works to finalize its strategy for advancing key legislative priorities. With Republicans holding slim majorities in Congress, swift action is necessary to capitalize on Trump’s early political momentum.

Congressional Democrats outpaced the S&P 500, according to data collected by Unusual Whales. The portfolios were seven points higher than the S&P 500, or 24%.

A Tennessee lawmaker introduced a bill that would permit public schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a joint legislation that proposes a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes, calling it a matter of "common sense" during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report. Fetterman pointed to a lack of bipartisan support for the proposed Laken Riley Act as a key reason Democrats lost in the 2024 elections.

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, marking the first federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), is meeting with Senate Democrats on key health committees to discuss his nomination

Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on President-elect Donald Trump.