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Saginaw Switches to Trump Amidst Anti-Corporate Sentiment

Saginaw County, Michigan, switched its vote from Joe Biden in 2020 to Donald Trump in 2024, driven by dissatisfaction with the economy and corporate influence; the incoming Trump administration includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary and several billionaires.

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Arkansas Governor Seeks to Reinstate Medicaid Work Requirements

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced plans to reinstate work requirements for Medicaid recipients, expanding them beyond the state's previous, court-blocked program, potentially affecting thousands and aligning with a broader Republican effort across multiple states.

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Biden's Record Judicial Appointments Shift Federal Bench Balance

President Biden appointed a record 235 federal judges in his first term, surpassing President Trump's total and resulting in 57% of active judges being appointed by Democrats; however, a larger share of Biden's appointments were to less-powerful district courts compared to Trump's appointments to hi...

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Senate Debates Immigration Bill Facing Hurdles and Cost Disputes

The Republican-controlled Senate is debating the Laken Riley Act, requiring mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants charged with certain crimes; it faces hurdles including securing 60 votes and potentially a House revote, with cost estimates ranging from \$3.2 billion to \$83 billion.

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Adams to Meet Trump Amidst Bribery Charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing federal bribery charges, will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday to discuss the city's priorities, following a prior meeting with incoming border czar Tom Homan regarding the removal of violent undocumented immigrants; Trump has suggested a pardon...

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Tech Billionaires' Prominent Role at Trump Inauguration Underscores Oligarchy Fears

President Biden's warning about a U.S. oligarchy will be starkly illustrated at Donald Trump's inauguration where Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will be present, highlighting the growing influence of tech billionaires in American politics and raising concerns about wealth inequality and ...

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Garland Departs Justice Department Amidst Political Controversy

Attorney General Merrick Garland concluded his four-year term, leaving behind a mixed legacy of successful antitrust cases and civil rights initiatives, but also facing criticism for handling politically charged investigations and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump-related prosecutions and th...

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Trump's EPA Nominee to Review, Potentially Reclaim, IRA Climate Funds

President-elect Trump's EPA nominee, Lee Zeldin, committed to reviewing and potentially reclaiming funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) during Senate testimony, citing accountability concerns raised by Senator Ricketts, who noted insufficient oversight funding for the EPA inspector general. ...

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Garland Defends DOJ Amidst Political Attacks, Highlights January 6th Investigations

In a farewell address, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against political attacks, emphasizing its work on over 1,500 January 6th Capitol attack cases and its commitment to upholding the rule of law, irrespective of political pressure, amidst a transition to a new ...

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House Speaker Faces Backlash After Intelligence Committee Shakeup

House Speaker Mike Johnson ousted Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, replacing him with Rep. Rick Crawford, causing immediate backlash from moderate Republicans and potentially jeopardizing President-elect Trump's agenda due to the resulting narrow majority and internal d...

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Trump's Incoming Administration Plans Sweeping Changes to Federal Education Policy

President-elect Trump's incoming administration plans sweeping changes to federal education, potentially eliminating the Department of Education, a move opposed by current Secretary Miguel Cardona who highlights the Department's role in protecting vulnerable student populations and cites the success...

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Biden's Farewell Address Highlights Half-Century of Public Service and Deep Community Ties

President Biden's farewell address on Wednesday reflected on his career, highlighting his journey from modest beginnings to the presidency and his deep connection to Wilmington, Delaware, where he frequently visited Charcoal Pit, a local restaurant, fostering personal relationships with its patrons.

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