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Republicans rally around Hegseth at hearing, setting him up for confirmationDemocrats raised doubts about Pete Hegseth, but Republicans closed ranks around the Trump nominee for defense secretary, at a contentious confirmation hearing.
Darien, Georgia, loves its history. How this small town sees inauguration.Two-thirds of voters in Darien, Georgia, voted for Donald Trump. The town also elected its first Black sheriff, a Democrat.
Democrats are squabbling over their immigration stance as Trump returns to powerDemocrats in Congress are struggling to find their footing on immigration 鈥� a big issue behind their election loss. The Laken Riley Act is a test of their repositioning.
FocusThese women fought sexual assault in the military. They鈥檙e wary of Pete Hegseth.Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he鈥檇 treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and with reducing sexual assault.
The ExplainerWhat is a sanctuary city? A primer on the immigration showdown.The incoming Trump White House聽and聽鈥渟anctuary鈥� jurisdictions聽have staked out opposing ground聽on聽immigration. A core underlying question is聽how best to keep communities safe.
The ExplainerHere鈥檚 why it鈥檚 hard for Trump to acquire Greenland 鈥� and what鈥檚 at stakePresident-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 idea of acquiring Greenland comes as the Arctic region grows in strategic importance for economic and military reasons. He鈥檚 already meeting resistance.
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?Elon Musk鈥檚 efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young died the same day. Georgia will miss them both.Jimmy Carter and Demetrius Young both died Dec. 29. The two men shared a life of service, a love of Georgia, and a care for the needs of everyday people.
Four years after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, polls show some attitudes softeningPolls show Americans鈥� views have softened toward Jan. 6 rioters and Donald Trump鈥檚 role that day. But his vow to issue pardons doesn鈥檛 sit well.
Why Indian Americans are shifting right 鈥� and poised to serve in top Trump rolesPresident-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 nominations of Indian Americans to high-profile roles underscores a rightward shift among this voting group.
Johnson survives House speaker鈥檚 vote. Now comes the hard part.Despite faltering for a time during voting Friday, Mike Johnson won the House speakership again 鈥� thanks in good measure to Donald Trump鈥檚 support.
Should the US give visas to highly skilled immigrants? Unpacking the debate.What kinds of workers are winning H-1B immigration visas? The answer may inform the next steps for Republicans and incoming President Trump.
New faces: 7 lawmakers to follow as Congress convenesA m茅lange of new members will join the 119th Congress. Here are seven who are poised to make their mark 鈥� and who symbolize larger political forces that will shape the legislative branch.
Electing a speaker is first test for GOP with razor-thin control of HouseThe narrow Republican majority in Congress makes reelecting House Speaker Mike Johnson harder 鈥� and reveals fissures within the GOP.聽
Monitor BreakfastJimmy Carter and Monitor Breakfasts: A long, storied historyOn nine different visits to the Monitor Breakfast, the former president displayed his keen intellect and trademark decency. He also made news.
For Jimmy Carter, a life of service, defined by faithPresident Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, defined his faith as 鈥渋nextricably entwined with the political principles I have adopted.鈥� It would infuse the decisions he made at every stage of his career in ways both good and bad, historians say.
First LookTrump to Supreme Court: Delay TikTok ban until after inaugurationDonald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban until his administration can pursue a political resolution.
First LookTrump鈥檚 tech allies and MAGA base clash over visas for skilled workersThe rift laid bare the tensions between wealthy members of the tech world 鈥� including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers 鈥� and people in President-elect Trump鈥檚 MAGA base who championed his hard-line immigration policies.
First LookTrump鈥檚 expansionist overtures stir pushback from Greenland, PanamaPresident-elect Trump has revived calls for the United States to buy Greenland and complains of high fees at the Panama Canal.聽Some experts say his words hark back to an aggressive style he used in business.
First LookCongress passes funding bill, averting a government shutdownCongress has pushed through final passage of a bipartisan plan to fund federal operations and prevent a government shutdown. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into law.
