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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a "promo stunt."

Actor Tom Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy's top civilian honor for "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps."

A new report released by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and the House Administration on Oversight Subcommittee calls for an investigation into former Rep. Liz Cheney. It was previously revealed that she colluded with witness Cassidy Hutchinson without Hutchinson's attorney's knowledge surrounding the House Select Committee on January 6 interviews.

A lawsuit filed by California against Huntington Beach's voter ID measure has been dismissed.

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is seeking to increase the size of child tax credit by 150%, raising it from $2,000 to $5,000.

President-elect Donald Trump is suing the Des Moines Register and its leading pollster, J. Ann Selzer, for "brazen election interference" and fraud over a presidential election poll that showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa.

President Joe Biden pushed for gun control following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.

President Joe Biden raised eyebrows on Monday evening during the White House Hanukkah reception by claiming credit for the release of over 100 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

The nonprofit Fix the Court, an organization advocating for Supreme Court reforms under the banner of “ethics” and “transparency,” is facing backlash for questionable financial practices. Fiscal 2023 financial disclosures reveal the group paid its director, Gabe Roth, a salary amounting to 96% of its annual revenue.

Senate Democrats Brian Schatz (HI), Dick Durbin (IL), and Peter Welch (VT) introduced a bill to abolish the Electoral College.