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On Christmas Day, Donald Trump posted over 100 messages on Truth Social, criticizing political opponents, casting doubt on the 2020 election, and promoting his policies, reflecting his continued focus on partisan grievances and election claims despite the holiday.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, known for his market-savvy approach, has unexpectedly become a supporter of MAGA politics, highlighting the bipartisan nature of influence and policy within the Trump administration.
A poll shows that approval of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance is divided along partisan lines, with conservatives criticizing the choice due to the artist's political views and criticisms of Trump, while the NFL supports the decision despite backlash from the right.
Senate Democrats are debating how to respond to Senate Majority Leader Thune's plan to bring a defense funding bill to a vote, with internal disagreements on strategy amid looming government shutdown and partisan tensions, highlighting mistrust and strategic divisions within the Senate.
Democrats are adopting a tougher stance towards Trump and Republicans, moving away from previous efforts at conciliation after facing prolonged opposition, signaling a more confrontational approach in the current political climate.
A recent PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Americans are divided on blame for the impending government shutdown, with a plurality blaming Republicans, while independents tend to blame both parties equally. The shutdown stems from a stalemate over funding and policy priorities, with little sign of compromise before the deadline, and public support for Congress remains low amid political polarization.
A new GOP-led House panel aims to re-investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, with efforts focused on recasting the event's narrative to minimize accountability for Trump and his supporters, amid ongoing partisan tensions and previous investigations.
A House vote to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments related to Charlie Kirk's assassination failed, highlighting the increasing use of censure as a partisan tool rather than a serious rebuke, with some Republicans voting to table the measure and Democrats strategizing to withdraw their own censure efforts to avoid further partisan conflicts.
Democrats responded to GOP efforts to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar by introducing their own censure measure against Rep. Cory Mills, highlighting the increasing use of censure as a partisan tool rather than a serious disciplinary action.
Missouri has passed a new, gerrymandered congressional map that favors Republicans, prompting Democratic opposition and legal challenges, amid a broader national trend of redistricting to gain electoral advantages before the 2024 midterms.
FTC chair Andrew Ferguson warned Google about potential partisan bias in Gmail's spam filters, citing reports that Republican-linked emails are more likely to be marked as spam, which could violate fair trade practices. Google responded that their filters are applied objectively across all political ideologies. The issue highlights ongoing concerns about censorship and bias in digital platforms.
Missouri's governor announced a special session to redraw U.S. House districts, influenced by Trump's urging, aiming to gain partisan advantage, amid similar moves in Texas and California, sparking controversy and accusations of gerrymandering and threats to democratic representation.
Texas and California are advancing competing redistricting efforts, with Texas's Republican-led legislature passing a map favoring Republicans, while California's Democratic-controlled legislature is pushing for a new map to favor Democrats through a voter-approved process, reflecting a nationwide partisan battle over congressional district boundaries.
Texas Democratic lawmakers have been out of state for a week protesting a new congressional map, with their future actions uncertain as they face legal and political challenges, including potential fines and threats from Governor Greg Abbott, while their protest has sparked national attention and inspired other states to consider redistricting strategies.
House Democrats are investigating the FBI's efforts to locate Texas Democratic legislators who fled the state to block redistricting, raising concerns about partisan misuse of federal resources and requesting details on the agency's involvement, though legal and procedural hurdles make compliance unlikely.