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Democrat Derek Tran unseats Rep. Michelle Steel in California’s 45th Congressional District

First-time Democratic candidate and Army veteran Derek Tran has won California’s 45th Congressional District, unseating Trump-endorsed Rep. Michelle Steel in what was considered one of the Golden State’s closely watched races, per The Associated Press.  Tran challenged Steel in what was a traditionally conservative district, although in recent years it has become somewhat of a…

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History of the Thanksgiving turkey pardon: When the White House began the long-held holiday tradition

The White House turkey pardoning ceremony, a long-held Thanksgiving tradition formalized 77 years ago, traces its origins back decades further. Since the 1800s, it has been customary for the sitting president to be gifted a turkey as a festive gesture, with several presidents hinting that the bird would be featured on their holiday menu. However,…

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Legal challenges on administrative reach expected in Trump’s deregulatory scheme, experts say

Experts expect President-elect Donald Trump to take aim at federal agencies and Biden-era regulations after campaigning on deregulation of the administrative state.  “The first thing is that on day one of [Trump’s] presidency, we’ll see a lot of executive orders, which will order agencies to review the administration regulations to determine whether they should be…

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Utah senator coaches GOP aides on strategy for streamlining Trump’s agenda through Congress

Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is convening training for Republican congressional staffers aimed at preparing them to smoothly steer segments of key parts of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda next year through Congress – specifically by mastering a crucial procedural tool known as budget reconciliation.  Republicans are expected to use budget reconciliation to pass much of…

Fox News Digital Sports NFL power rankings after Week 12 of 2024 season

The 2024 NFL season has reached its Thanksgiving crossroads. The good teams will begin to prep for their push to the playoffs. The middle-of-the-road teams will try to map out a way to make the wild-card round. The bad teams will look forward to how they can get better in 2025. Fans will lock in…

Reps McGovern, Massie urge Biden to pardon Julian Assange to ‘send a clear message’ on press freedom

U.S. Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., wrote a letter to President Biden calling on him to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to “send a clear message” that his administration will not target journalistic activity. Assange, an Australian publisher, pleaded guilty in June and was sentenced to time served as part of a…

Mississippi asks for execution date of man convicted in 1993 killing, lawyers plan to appeal case to SCOTUS

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, a Republican, is seeking an execution date for a convicted killer who has been on death row for 30 years, but his lawyer argues that the request is premature since the man plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Charles Ray Crawford, 58, was sentenced to death in connection…

Dodgers, Blake Snell agree to $182 million deal for MLB offseason’s first big splash: reports

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing their spending spree from last year, even after winning the World Series. The Dodgers went further into their unlimited pockets and inked Blake Snell to a five-year deal worth $182 million, according to multiple reports. Some other reports also say, naturally, that the deal is deferred. CLICK HERE FOR…

A holiday gift guide for the lover of luxury in your life that won’t break the bank

Buying for loved ones with a luxurious taste can pose a challenge during the holidays. Luckily, there are plenty of items you can purchase that suggest sophistication with respect to your own budget. In this gift guide, you’ll find housewares, clothing items, tech favorites, skin care must-haves and more that will seamlessly intertwine with your…