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What a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate means for Americans
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What a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate means for Americans

By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice Republicans held their first U.S. Senate majority from 1869-1871, after the Civil War. When the 119th Congress meets on Jan. 3, 2025, the seventh Republican Senate majority in history will get to work. With this Senate majority, President Trump will likely have the legislative support to enact his GOP platform without significant roadblocks. As Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kent., steps down, choosing his successor for the new majority is key. It will shape the Senate's direction. After being sworn in on Jan. 3, the next leader will be chosen. McConnell held a hearing this week to discuss election outcomes. He stressed that, by regaining the Senate, Republicans could "set the guardrails" on legislation. "One of the...
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Trump announces Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff
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Trump announces Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff

By Reagan Reese | Daily Caller President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that his 2024 campaign manager, Susie Wiles will be his Chief of Staff in his administration. Wiles, who led Trump’s return to the White House alongside Chis LaCivita, has largely been praised for her disciplined and professional operation in the 2024 run. Heading up Trump’s second administration, Wiles will be the first woman to be appointed White House Chief of Staff. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in a Thursday statement. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America ...
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Across America on Election Night, voters mostly rejected ranked-choice voting measures
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Across America on Election Night, voters mostly rejected ranked-choice voting measures

By Kaelan Deese | Washington Examiner, via Colorado Politics Voters across the country weighed in on ranked choice voting ballot initiatives Tuesday, with a vast majority rejecting the system amid an intensifying debate over its effects on elections. RCV, which allows voters to rank candidates by preference rather than selecting only one, has faced mounting opposition at both state and local levels. This year’s election results featured a mixed outcome, with state-level ballot measures predominantly failing but some cities voting to adopt or maintain RCV. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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The reaction of ag-related groups following the election of Donald Trump
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The reaction of ag-related groups following the election of Donald Trump

By Hagstrom Report  | The Fence Post Several agriculture-related groups today congratulated President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance and made comments about their priorities for the next administration. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall congratulated Trump and all the senators and House members elected. “Now that the American people have spoken, it’s time to put politics aside and begin the work of ensuring families nationwide can prosper,” Duvall said. “Among the most pressing issues in rural America is the need for a new, modernized farm bill. The two-year delay is unacceptable. The new administration must also address the impending tax hikes, which would crush many of America’s farmers and ranchers when stacked on top of inflation, high supply c...
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Kamala Harris admits that everything she said about Trump was a lie
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Kamala Harris admits that everything she said about Trump was a lie

By Brianna Lyman | The Federalist Failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris admitted on Wednesday that she knew every single attack she launched against President-Elect Donald Trump and his presidency was a bald-faced lie. More than twelve hours after Trump delivered a stunning blow to the regime and swept both the popular vote and Electoral College, Harris took the stage at Howard University to begrudgingly concede. She could have conceded in the wee hours of the morning, but that would have required showing up when it mattered — something she clearly doesn’t do (see her disastrous handling of Afghanistan). But it wasn’t her hollow speech about “unity” and “joy” that stood out. It was the moment she openly confessed to spreading egregious falsehoods about Trump for months, all...
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Justice: Trump’s re-election is the most inspiring political comeback of all time
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Justice: Trump’s re-election is the most inspiring political comeback of all time

By Tristan Justice | Commentary, The Federalist Trump’s landslide reflects a triumph over the lockdowns, inflation, and division that defined the Biden era. The Covid years were tough, and now they’re finally ending. In two weeks, I’ll have a health book coming out that in part explains the story of why the lockdowns were so devastating. At the same time, Trump’s election gives hope to aggressively address the issues outlined in the pages. Former President Donald Trump hit a grand slam Tuesday. Republicans finally reclaimed the Senate and the White House four years after America’s deadly lockdowns coincided with a year of political turmoil and ended in a riot at the Capitol. Trump’s legacy was almost diminished as an ex-president whose tenure was defined by cultural unrest and who...
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Kamala Harris concedes, but tells supporters not to give up the ‘fight’
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Kamala Harris concedes, but tells supporters not to give up the ‘fight’

By Bradley Devlin | The Daily Signal After skipping out on speaking to supporters Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon. The sitting vice president, thrown into the race without a primary some 100 days before the election after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, told supporters not to despair but continue “the fight that fueled this campaign.” By the time Harris addressed her supporters from her alma mater, the bleachers were nearly empty. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DAILY SIGNAL
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MAGA vision: anti-establishment becomes counter-establishment
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MAGA vision: anti-establishment becomes counter-establishment

By MIG Reports Key Takeaways: Trump winning the popular vote spurs supporters to advocate for drastic change to redirect America’s trajectory. While MAGA’s roots are anti-establishment, supporters view the agenda as rebuilding America and dismantling political elitism and ideological decay. Voters are rejecting the status quo, with MAGA ideals both opposing the establishment and seeking to reestablish American values Donald Trump’s popular vote win shocked many people, and online discussions are ablaze with opinions on what his victory represents. People wonder whether it signals a clear mandate for his leadership. READ THE FULL STORY AT MIG REPORTS
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Trump’s transition path gets boost from GOP Senate majority
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Trump’s transition path gets boost from GOP Senate majority

By Mabinty Quarshie,Ramsey Touchberry,Samantha-Jo RothandChristian Datoc | Washington Examiner President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to strategize a path to fill out his Cabinet in the wake of his political comeback this week. Trump soundly defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, who conceded the race Wednesday, and is now huddling at Mar-a-Lago with donors, family members, and advisers. He is expected to continue meeting with this brain trust over the following weeks. With Republican senators easily flipping the upper chamber back into their hands, the former president is likely to have a smoother path to confirming his Cabinet selections for his second administration. The GOP currently has a 52-44 majority, with the margin likely to grow when final ra...
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How Trump’s election could fortify a conservative Supreme Court majority
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How Trump’s election could fortify a conservative Supreme Court majority

By Kaelan Deese | Washington Examiner President-elect Donald Trump could have a chance to solidify the Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed majority for decades to come after he was elected to a second term in the White House on Tuesday. Several of the high court’s Republican-appointed justices are in their 70s and may be tempted to retire with a Republican in the White House for the next four years. That decision would not change the balance of power on the court but could give Trump, who appointed three justices in his first term, an opportunity to extend the longevity of its 6-3 conservative majority. John Roberts, the chief justice, is 70, while Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are 74 and 76, respectively. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON EXAMIN...
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