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The new right celebrates Trump at a conservative conference and sidesteps inconsistencies
9 hours, 48 minutes ago

The new right celebrates Trump at a conservative conference and sidesteps inconsistencies

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — As Washington heaved over the possibility of a partial government shutdown, leading far-right figures gathered with thousands of Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters and, for the most part, gloried in splintering the president-elect’s party. Jennifer Pacheco, a 20-year-old student from Southern California, said she embraced Turning Point because she likes Kirk’s unapologetic Christianity and believes “we need to …

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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
9 hours, 51 minutes ago

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect
14 hours, 11 minutes ago

Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, argued: “There’s a spirit that we have now that we didn’t have just a short while ago.” Trump …

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Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1
14 hours, 17 minutes ago

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night. Jakub Vrana also scored and Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists en route to the win, which puts the Capitals back atop the Eastern Conference standings. Key moment After giving up a power-play goal early in the second, Washington responded with a …

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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
15 hours, 3 minutes ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

New Indian Express  

The president-elect opened the speech by saying that "we want to try to bring everybody together. Then he suggested Democrats have “lost their confidence” and are “befuddled” after the election but eventually will ”come over to our side because we want to have them.” Atop a list of grievances — some old, some new — was the Panama Canal. “We’re …

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Takeaways from Donald Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect
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15 hours, 3 minutes ago

Takeaways from Donald Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect

India Today  

PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. Here are some takeaways from the speech: President-elect tests unity message alongside characteristic bombast Trump spoke for about 75 minutes, much of it a typical Donald Trump speech – plenty of quips about the U.S. being “ripped off” and more false …

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Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia
15 hours, 31 minutes ago

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Texas is parting with Lowe after acquiring slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players during the winter meetings less than two weeks ago. Texas acquired …

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'Let me stop you there': Fox News host refutes Trump lawsuit over 'Russia hoax'
21 hours, 46 minutes ago

'Let me stop you there': Fox News host refutes Trump lawsuit over 'Russia hoax'

Raw Story  

Fox News host Howard Kurtz suggested there were "no actual inaccuracies" in reporting by The New York Times and The Washington Post after President-elect Donald Trump sued the Pulitzer Prize Board for awarding the news organizations for work done to expose Russia's interference in the 2016 election. "Trump has openly said, he doesn't make any secret of it, that if …

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Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed
22 hours, 12 minutes ago

Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed

Associated Press  

— Zach Ertz is playing for the Washington Commanders on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles a week after leaving their last game at New Orleans with a concussion. Coach Dan Quinn on Friday ruled out only defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, who is eligible to come off injured reserve two months after surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, leaving the …

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'What the hell are you going to do?' Ex-RNC head mocks threat from GOP's Byron Donalds
1 day, 1 hour ago

'What the hell are you going to do?' Ex-RNC head mocks threat from GOP's Byron Donalds

Raw Story  

Reacting to a fire-breathing speech given by Rep. Byron Donalds in Phoenix on Saturday, both former RNC head Michael Steele and ex-Rep. Dave Jolly both laughed off the MAGA lawmaker's threats aimed at his colleagues. On Saturday, Donalds told a crowd at a Turning Point USA gathering, "In Washington we have one simple job that we got to do and …

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Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid
1 day, 7 hours ago

Washington faces Oklahoma City on 11-game road skid

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to end its 11-game road losing streak. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 48.8 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.2. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 9-1, averaging 114.1 points, 45.0 …

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What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about his next four years as US president
1 day, 15 hours ago

What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about his next four years as US president

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: After days of threats and demands, Donald Trump had little to show for it once lawmakers passed a budget deal in the early hours of Saturday, narrowly averting a pre-Christmas government shutdown. The president-elect successfully pushed House Republicans to jettison some spending, but he failed to achieve his central goal of raising the debt limit. Trump's decision to inject …

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Calmes: Drain the swamp? More like overt, unapologetic swampy displays at Mar-a-Lago
1 day, 15 hours ago

Calmes: Drain the swamp? More like overt, unapologetic swampy displays at Mar-a-Lago

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump with Elon Musk at a SpaceX test flight after the election. “Inside the Trump-Fueled Lobbying Frenzy from Mar-a-Lago” read one, followed by, “K Street lobbyists are flocking to Florida, as the nexus of power under Donald Trump shifts from Washington to Palm Beach.” Another : “A Spike in Demand, and Fees, for Lobbyists with Ties to Trump.” …

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What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years
1 day, 18 hours ago

What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After days of threats and demands, Donald Trump had little to show for it once lawmakers passed a budget deal in the early hours of Saturday, narrowly averting a pre-Christmas government shutdown. A Coast Guard patrol boat cruises near Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home, in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Share Share Copy Link …

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
1 day, 19 hours ago

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. Johnson’s shaky grip on the gravel Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U.S. Capitol Hanukkah event with a ceremonial Menorah lighting to commemorate …

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Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
1 day, 22 hours ago

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package. That’s good news for the American people.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted …

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Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win
2 days ago

Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

Associated Press  

The path for the NFL’s Washington Commanders to return to the nation’s capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve. “This bill will create an equal playing field so that all potential future locations for the home of the Washington Commanders can be fairly considered and give our franchise the opportunity …

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Madras High Court restrains U.S. citizen from proceeding with divorce plea filed in Washington
2 days, 3 hours ago

Madras High Court restrains U.S. citizen from proceeding with divorce plea filed in Washington

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court has restrained an American citizen from proceeding with a divorce case filed by her before the King County Superior Court in Washington, United States, and also from initiating any kind of legal proceedings related to her marriage before the courts in Singapore. The alleged adulterer was also made one of the respondents to the divorce petition …

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India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off
2 days, 9 hours ago

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off

The Hindu  

Past the statues of Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne frozen in their bowling actions and fringed by lush foliage, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a pretty sight. There is history in every corner, and at one level lower than the main venue, the Indians were busy preparing for their immediate future here on Saturday morning. At one point Rohit asked …

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Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington
2 days, 15 hours ago

Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington

India Today  

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump’s core demand in the negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted lawmakers would “meet our obligations” and not allow …

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Oops! Donald Trump official calls Lord Mandelson an 'absolute moron' who should 'stay home' - just minutes after he was confirmed as Britain's new ambassador
2 days, 15 hours ago

Oops! Donald Trump official calls Lord Mandelson an 'absolute moron' who should 'stay home' - just minutes after he was confirmed as Britain's new ambassador

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's campaign manager branded Lord Mandelson a 'moron' who should 'stay home' – just minutes after he was confirmed as Britain's new ambassador to the United States. Downing Street confirmed Lord Mandelson's appointment as Britain's new ambassador to the United States to Washington at 4.22pm Chris LaCivita savaged Keir Starmer 's decision to replace Dame Karen Pierce with the …

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DAN HODGES: Ruthless, cynical and cunning - why Mandy is the perfect choice as US ambassador
2 days, 15 hours ago

DAN HODGES: Ruthless, cynical and cunning - why Mandy is the perfect choice as US ambassador

Daily Mail  

Peter Mandelson is cynical, manipulative, ruthless, calculating, cunning and ambitious – and the perfect choice to be Britain’s new ambassador to Washington. The Prime Minister’s decision to appoint the man once dubbed ‘The Prince of Darkness’ to the coveted role has caused consternation, especially among his old foes in the Labour movement. Peter Mandelson is cynical, manipulative, ruthless, calculating, cunning …

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Starmer sends Peter Mandelson to woo 'bully' Donald Trump: Tony Blair ally and spin doctor confirmed as UK's new ambassador to the US with a mission to defeat trade tariffs
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Starmer sends Peter Mandelson to woo 'bully' Donald Trump: Tony Blair ally and spin doctor confirmed as UK's new ambassador to the US with a mission to defeat trade tariffs

Daily Mail  

Tony Blair's close ally Peter Mandelson was confirmed as the new British ambassador in the United States - with a mission to charm Donald Trump. Lord Mandelson, the former Cabinet minister nicknamed 'the Prince of Darkness' due to his Machiavellian maneuverings, will be installed in Washington following Mr Trump's inauguration on January 20. Lord Mandelson, the former Cabinet minister and …

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Kamala Harris suddenly cancels Los Angeles trip to remain in D.C.
3 days ago

Kamala Harris suddenly cancels Los Angeles trip to remain in D.C.

Daily Mail  

Vice President Kamala Harris abruptly canceled her Christmas vacation trip to Los Angeles on Thursday, as the fate of a congressional effort to fund the government remains uncertain. Thursday evening’s guidance revealed that Harris would remain in Washington, DC for the day to ‘receive briefings and conduct internal meetings with staff.’ The sudden cancelation of Harris’ vacation plans prompted speculation …

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