Vice President Kamala Harris has declined the customary invitation for her successor, Senator JD Vance, to visit the vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20. The decision breaks with a long-standing tradition observed during vice presidential transitions.
Former Vice President Mike Pence commended Vice President Kamala Harris for presiding over the certification of the 2024 presidential election results on Monday.
President Donald Trump has publicly called for Republican Representative Chip Roy (TX) to face a primary challenge, accusing him of obstructing Republican efforts to secure a victory in the ongoing debate over a new continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. Trump's comments come in the wake of the collapse of both the Democrats' and Mike Johnson’s government spending bill, which has led Congress to deliberate a new piece of legislation known as the “American Relief Act of 2024.” The bill seeks to prevent a government shutdown while addressing issues such as disaster relief for areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as supporting farmers.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that prominent D.C. attorney Mark Paoletta will return to the White House as General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Director Russ Vought. Paoletta, known for his strategic legal prowess, will be instrumental in reversing the course of federal regulations, reducing spending, and implementing reforms recommended by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Senate Republicans are gearing up to scrutinize Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on abortion as part of his confirmation process to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, a former Democrat and vocal critic of vaccine mandates, has raised concerns among pro-life lawmakers due to his past statements supporting abortion access.
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be distancing herself from President Biden as she attempts to reassure undecided voters that her approach to governance would differ from his.
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) communicated with the House January 6th Select Committee’s key witness without the attorney's knowledge, according to documents obtained by House Republicans.
