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Biden Sees Backlash From Republicans After Signing Legislation Ahead of Spending-Plan.
On Friday, the 23rd of December, President Joe Biden signed a short-term measure to keep the government running until the approaching $1.7 trillion budget plan is passed.
This new, short-term bill pushes the deadline for financing to the 30th of December, providing the White House with some breathing room while President Biden prepares to sign the far more expensive funding plan in the following week.
Conservatives Celebrate Victory After the IRS’s Funding is Slashed in the $1.7 Trillion Budget Deal.
In the discussions over President Biden’s $1.7 trillion omnibus budget, congressional Republicans successfully reduced funds for the Internal Revenue Service.
Ahead Of The Game: GOP Sick And Tired Over Preposterous “Woke” Military Policies
As Democrats rush to force a vote before the end of the year, Republicans are fighting back against the inclusion of “woke” military policies within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense policy bill. They also intend to work to include provisions that counter “wild” Biden administration policies.
Republicans Zero In On The Crisis At The Border
The House Republicans, who will soon take control of the chamber, have already clarified that illegal immigration and border security will be among the first items on their agenda once they assume power early in 2023.
Kansas Democrat Running Ad Showing Her Working With Trump
To win re-election in a state where Donald Trump defeated Joe Biden 56% to 41% in 2020, Governor Laura Kelly hopes to reproduce the coalition of Democrats, independents, and defecting Republicans she attracted four years ago. She is using her Republican connections to gain a lead.
Democrats have Severely Wounded America’s Soul
In a half-hour speech delivered from Scranton, Pa., Mr. McCarthy seized the themes that President Biden was addressing in a prime-time address. He turned them on their head against Democrats in a remarkable attempt at political jujitsu aimed at muddying the waters about Mr. Trump’s conduct and handling of sensitive government information.
Eastman Testified in Trump Probe
A Georgia grand jury is investigating interference in the 2020 election by John Eastman, the lawyer who developed former President Donald Trump’s strategy to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory.
Trump Hires New Attorney for Legal Battle with the DOJ
Mr. Kise is expected to make his debut at a hearing scheduled for Thursday by Judge Cannon. An individual who has knowledge of the matter says, Mr. Kise has a deal to join Mr. Trump’s team and will leave Foley & Lardner to do so. In the past, he has successfully argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. As a longtime GOP activist, he served on the transition teams of former Republican Gov. Rick Scott and current GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
FL Judge Incline to Unseal Affidavit
Despite warnings from the Justice Department that disclosure of the key court document could “irreparably harm” an ongoing criminal investigation, a federal judge in Florida is likely to order the document’s release.
