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President Joe Biden signed a bill officially making the bald eagle the U.S. national bird.

President-elect Donald Trump declared he would "vigorously pursue" the death penalty in January. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department...

President Joe Biden vetoed a bill that would have added 66 new judges to federal courts. The bill previously received bipartisan support.

Senate Democrats in Washington are advocating for new taxes to address a looming $16 billion budget shortfall, as revealed in a leaked email sent by Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle). The email, sent shortly after Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement of the shortfall, outlines additional taxes beyond those proposed by Inslee, which include a new wealth tax, a temporary 20% business surcharge, and an increase in business and occupation (B&O) tax rates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates.

Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) told CNN that the Democratic Party has become "toxic."

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) announced that he may run for Marco Rubio's vacant Senate seat.

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that she is withdrawing her name from consideration for Florida's Senate vacancy.

The Senate passed legislation early Saturday morning to avert a government shutdown and ensure federal operations continue through the holiday season.