Congress has left Washington for the holidays, all but guaranteeing that those Obamacare subsidies will expire in 10 days, and millions of Americans will in turn see their premiums skyrocket. But before they took off, four House Republicans joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on extending those subsidies in the new year and potentially staving off those painful price hikes. Earlier today, House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff mapped out a possible path forward. House Democrats are go ...

The Trump administration is continuing its crusade against transgender people. Now moving to ban gender affirming care nationwide for minors. A movement once ostensibly characterized by limited government, parents rights, and states autonomy is now moving toward a federal ban for this form of medical care.The Department of Health and Human Services announcing it on Thursday in what they call an end to quote sex rejecting procedures. Part of the plan includes withholding federal funding from hospitals that p ...

Survivors of late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have long demanded transparency and accountability for the years of abuse they suffered at his hands. Their years of tireless work is one of the main reason the files are starting to be released. Our next guest, Liz Stein, is one of those brave survivors.Here's what she said in November on Capitol Hill ahead of the vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. When I am asked what I would tell my younger self if I could say something, I say that I would tell my ...

Democrats have long dreamed of turning Texas blue or even a bit more purple. And Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is hoping to finally make that dream a reality. She recently launched her campaign for the upcoming Texas Senate election.And as of now, she appears to be the front runner, holding an eight-digit lead over her Democratic primary rival, Texas State Representative James Telerico. And just hours ago, Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the race at the Turning Point USA conference. and Jasmine Crock ...

Political Landscape & Movement Dynamics - The MAGA movement aims to present itself as inclusive, attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds [1] - The Democratic Party needs to foster new movements and institutions, moving beyond reliance on figures from the Obama era [1] - The Democratic National Committee (DNC) decided not to release an autopsy report of what happened in 2024 [2] Republican Party's Internal Conflicts & Future - Turning Point USA conference showcased internal conflicts within the Republican Party, potentially energizing the base but also providing fodder for criticism [1] - Key questions remain regarding the future direction of the GOP, including whether it will return to free market orthodoxy or continue with tariffs and protectionism [1] - The Republican party's autopsy after the 2012 election suggested anointing a pro-immigration Marco Rubio type, which ultimately led to Donald Trump [2] Leadership & Legacy - There are questions about who will inherit the legacy of Trumpism and what the party stands for beyond Trump himself [1] - Potential candidates to inherit Trump's legacy include JD Vance, Ted Cruz, Don Jr, and Pete Hegseth [1] - The discussion revolves around the soul of the Republican party, debating between white nationalist/anti-Semitic coded ideologies and an America First/MAGA approach [1] Democratic Party's Challenges - The Democratic Party's focus has been on persuading and mobilizing persuadable voters, which needs to shift towards energizing the base with honest and passionate beliefs [1] - The Democratic Party faces the challenge of maintaining unity around core issues, as disagreements on other issues can hinder progress [2]

The Department of Justice today is defending its decision to quietly remove at least 16 documents from the first tranch of Epstein files that released Friday, including one image of a desk drawer that contained two photos of Donald Trump. Here is the deputy attorney general this morning. There were a number of photographs that were pulled down after being released on Friday.That's because a judge in New York has ordered us to listen to any victim or victim rights group if they have any concerns about the ma ...

Today in Phoenix, Turning Point USA's annual gathering of young conservatives wraps up as the headline has been the frequent and bitter clashing of right-wing titans over the direction of the movement. Meanwhile, attendees told us what uh President Trump's New Year's resolution should be. I believe he should, you know, learn to like, for lack of a better term, keep his mouth shut, be more presidential.If the economy goes bad, I I I, you know, you could very much see uh him lose in 2026 or 20 28, right. >> S ...

Let's bring in Jeff Mason, White House correspondent with Reuters, and Rebecca Roy, former Manhattan assistant district attorney, now professor at New York Law School. All right, welcome to you both. Jeff, we'll start with you because the deputy AG Todd Blanch said today the removal of over a dozen photos from the DOJ website.It happened on Saturday and it had nothing to do with President Trump, but it came at the request of victim advocacy groups. One of those photos included images of Trump with women in ...

Now to a remarkable inside look at the Trump 2.0% White House from Chief of Staff Susie Wilds interview with Vanity Fair. She expressed candid views on topics ranging from the Epstein files to the cost of living, Trump retribution, military boat strikes, and Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin. After the article was published, Wilds called it a quote disingenuously framed hit piece.The article was accompanied by striking Christopher Anderson portraits that instantly went viral and written by the author ...

Joining me now is Pennsylvania Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanland. She's a member of the House Judiciary and Rules Committees. Welcome, Congresswoman.Um, so earlier this month, President Trump came to a key Pennsylvania swing district insisting inflation is quote no longer a problem and Pennsylvania is prospering again, even as voters there know their grocery and utility bills keep climbing. So, what do you say to Pennians who hear the White House claiming victory on prices while their costs are still going up ...