Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering charges for 200 more people related to January 6, 2021, according to Politico. About 1,583 people have already been federally charged for the event.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has reportedly told President-elect Donald Trump that Pete Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to a report from CBS News.
President Joe Biden sharply criticized reporters during a press interaction Sunday, declaring he knows “more world leaders” than they’ve encountered in their “whole goddamn life.” The remarks followed a question about whether President-elect Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy.
A surge in gun ownership and firearm training among LGBTQ individuals and liberal groups has been reported ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Philadelphia Inquirer revealed that organizations like the Liberal Gun Club, the Socialist Rifle Association, and the Pink Pistols have seen dramatic increases in membership and training requests since the 2023 election.
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said Sunday there is no need to rush the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, despite recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Klobuchar defended the current functionality of the FBI and stressed the Senate’s constitutional responsibility to thoroughly vet nominees.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly making a bold gesture of support for President-elect Donald Trump by personally contributing $1 million to his inaugural committee.
