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December 18

Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug amid GOP backlash

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing restrictions and enabling more medical research.

December 18

GOP, Democrats clash on Capitol Hill as Republicans target cartels and Dems push to curb ICE partnerships

House Democrats unveil PROTECT Act to restrict federal-local immigration partnerships, while Republicans push competing bill to expand anti-cartel enforcement funding.

December 17

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity'

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.

December 17

Jack Smith denies politics played any role in Trump prosecutions during House testimony

Jack Smith took full ownership of criminal cases against President Donald Trump, saying he would prosecute any former president regardless of party affiliation.

December 17

Poll shock: Democrats’ congressional approval sinks to all-time low

Democrats in Congress hit historic low 18% approval rating in new Quinnipiac poll, the worst since 2009, as party prepares for crucial midterm elections.

December 17

Top Dem blasts claims he cherry-picked 92 Epstein images from 95,000-file cache

House Democrats released almost 100 new Jeffrey Epstein photos featuring Donald Trump, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and other influential figures.

December 17

AOC dismisses boat strike briefing as 'a joke'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ripped the Trump administration's Tuesday boat strike briefing as "a joke," describing it as "a communication of opinion."

December 17

Trump stays on sidelines as GOP falters in push to unite on healthcare plan

Republicans have two weeks to decide on Obamacare subsidies affecting 24 million enrollees, while President Donald Trump takes a hands-off legislative approach.

December 17

Air traffic control towers will 'never' reach full staffing levels under current system, FAA chief says

FAA chief says air traffic control towers will "never" reach full staffing under current system, calling it "chronically understaffed."

December 17

Jack Smith to face House lawmakers in deposition over his Trump prosecutions

House lawmakers will question Jack Smith about his Trump prosecutions and subpoenas of Republican phone records during a private Capitol Hill deposition Wednesday.