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Mike Johnson Scrambles to Secure Speaker Role Amid GOP Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces a critical test as he fights to retain his leadership position during the first vote of the 119th Congress on Friday. Johnson, who has been navigating internal Republican discord, has been working to consolidate support from his narrow majority while fending off detractors from within his party. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces a critical test as he fights to retain his leadership position during the first vote of the 119th Congress on Friday. Johnson, who has been navigating internal Republican discord, has been working to consolidate support from his narrow majority while fending off detractors from within his party. -
Melania Trump Responds to New Year’s Day Violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas: 'Brutality Must Stop'
Melania Trump broke her silence in the aftermath of two harrowing New Year's Day incidents, condemning the violence and extending her condolences to the victims and their families. "The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," the former first lady posted on X, formerly Twitter. "My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families who are experiencing such profound grief and loss." 
Melania Trump broke her silence in the aftermath of two harrowing New Year's Day incidents, condemning the violence and extending her condolences to the victims and their families. "The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," the former first lady posted on X, formerly Twitter. "My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families who are experiencing such profound grief and loss." -
Steve Bannon Escalates Feud with Elon Musk, Calls H-1B Visas a ‘Scam’ and Demands Worker Reparations
The internal divisions within the MAGA movement deepened as Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, ramped up criticism of Elon Musk and the H-1B visa program. On his War Room podcast Monday, Bannon called for reparations to American tech workers allegedly displaced by foreign labor brought in under the program, while also demanding the mass deportation of H-1B visa holders. The controversial remarks come amid an ongoing feud between anti-immigration hardliners and tech billionaires within the MAGA coalition. 
The internal divisions within the MAGA movement deepened as Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, ramped up criticism of Elon Musk and the H-1B visa program. On his War Room podcast Monday, Bannon called for reparations to American tech workers allegedly displaced by foreign labor brought in under the program, while also demanding the mass deportation of H-1B visa holders. The controversial remarks come amid an ongoing feud between anti-immigration hardliners and tech billionaires within the MAGA coalition. -
Eric Schmitt Pushes Back on H-1B Visas, Sparking Debate Over ‘Foreign Replacements’
A lively debate over the H-1B visa program is intensifying in Washington, spurred by both high-profile tech entrepreneurs and contrasting voices within the Republican Party. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R., Mo.) has emerged as one of the more vocal critics, arguing that American workers have been "left behind" while companies allegedly exploit foreign labor to cut costs. 
A lively debate over the H-1B visa program is intensifying in Washington, spurred by both high-profile tech entrepreneurs and contrasting voices within the Republican Party. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R., Mo.) has emerged as one of the more vocal critics, arguing that American workers have been "left behind" while companies allegedly exploit foreign labor to cut costs. -
Trump's Silence on H-1B Visa Row Fuels MAGA Rift Over Skilled Immigration Debate
President-elect Donald Trump has maintained a conspicuous silence on the heated debate within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition over H-1B visas, even as the issue escalates into an online civil war. The dispute pits tech entrepreneurs and business leaders, who champion skilled foreign workers, against sections of Trump's base who argue the program undermines opportunities for American employees. 
President-elect Donald Trump has maintained a conspicuous silence on the heated debate within his Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition over H-1B visas, even as the issue escalates into an online civil war. The dispute pits tech entrepreneurs and business leaders, who champion skilled foreign workers, against sections of Trump's base who argue the program undermines opportunities for American employees. -
Yellen Warns of Debt Ceiling Crisis as Treasury Prepares Extraordinary Measure
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a stark warning to Congress on Friday, cautioning that the U.S. government will need to begin taking "extraordinary measures" as early as January 14 if lawmakers do not act to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Her statement underscores the growing urgency surrounding the nation's borrowing limit, with the risk of default looming large. 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a stark warning to Congress on Friday, cautioning that the U.S. government will need to begin taking "extraordinary measures" as early as January 14 if lawmakers do not act to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. Her statement underscores the growing urgency surrounding the nation's borrowing limit, with the risk of default looming large. -
Laura Loomer Alleges Elon Musk 'Silencing' Amid Heated MAGA Civil War Over H-1B Visas
A heated conflict has erupted within MAGA circles, spotlighting a contentious debate over high-skilled immigration and free speech. The dispute centers on Elon Musk, owner of the X platform, and conservative firebrand Laura Loomer. 
A heated conflict has erupted within MAGA circles, spotlighting a contentious debate over high-skilled immigration and free speech. The dispute centers on Elon Musk, owner of the X platform, and conservative firebrand Laura Loomer. -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Spark MAGA Clash Over H-1B Visas and Cultural Values
A growing rift within the MAGA movement has emerged, exposing tensions between hardline immigration advocates and tech-oriented supporters, as President-elect Donald Trump's appointments and policy discussions ignite fierce debates. The controversy began when Trump named venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy, leading to heated criticism over his past support for lifting green card caps. 
A growing rift within the MAGA movement has emerged, exposing tensions between hardline immigration advocates and tech-oriented supporters, as President-elect Donald Trump's appointments and policy discussions ignite fierce debates. The controversy began when Trump named venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy, leading to heated criticism over his past support for lifting green card caps. -
Panama Hits Back After Trump's Call to Reclaim Canal Over 'Ridiculous' Fees
President-elect Donald Trump's recent remarks that the United States should seek to reclaim the Panama Canal if "ridiculous" shipping fees are not reduced have stirred fresh controversy across both countries. 
President-elect Donald Trump's recent remarks that the United States should seek to reclaim the Panama Canal if "ridiculous" shipping fees are not reduced have stirred fresh controversy across both countries. -
Biden Commutes Death Sentences for Dozens, Including Child Killers and Mass Murderers
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row, a decision announced just two days before Christmas. The clemency applies to some of the nation's most violent offenders, including child killers and mass murderers, and has sparked intense debate over its implications for justice and public safety. 
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 individuals on federal death row, a decision announced just two days before Christmas. The clemency applies to some of the nation's most violent offenders, including child killers and mass murderers, and has sparked intense debate over its implications for justice and public safety.
