#Jordan expands probe into Smith’s handling of Trump cases

#Jordan expands probe into Smith’s handling of Trump cases

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) expanded his probe into special counsel Jack Smith, asking him to turn over all documents and records related to his prosecutions of former President Trump. It’s a familiar move from Jordan, who similarly asked Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) to…

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#Senate wraps up final votes of 2023, passes FAA reauthorization

#Senate wraps up final votes of 2023, passes FAA reauthorization

Senators on Tuesday wrapped up the majority of its business for the year as it held the final votes before lawmakers departed for the Christmas break. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced late Tuesday night that Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) lifted his hold on a temporary reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority…

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#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) on Tuesday said the illegal crossings at the U.S.-southern border are “hurting” President Biden’s campaign, arguing a resentment is growing among Hispanic and Democratic voters. Asked on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” about if the situation at the border is “hurting” Biden’s campaign, Cuellar said, “Absolutely.” “My district is about 80 percent…

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#Sen. Tillis to introduce legislation barring federal funds from states ‘misusing’ 14th Amendment 

#Sen. Tillis to introduce legislation barring federal funds from states ‘misusing’ 14th Amendment 

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is set to introduce a bill barring federal funds for election administration from states “misusing” the 14th Amendment. “Regardless of whether you support or oppose former President Donald Trump, it is outrageous to see left-wing activists make a mockery of our political system by scheming with partisan state officials and pressuring…

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#Iceland volcano erupts following weeks of earthquakes

#Iceland volcano erupts following weeks of earthquakes

A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after the region experienced a series of earthquakes for weeks.  Residents in the fishing town of Grindavik were evacuated from their homes last month after thousands of tremors shook the community, prompting fears that a volcano eruption in the nearby Reykjanes Peninsula was imminent. The Icelandic Meteorological Office announced Monday that…

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