Steve Bannon tells Elon Musk to ‘sit in the back and study’
President-elect Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon told tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk to “sit in the back and study” amid an ongoing feud between the president-elect's Silicon Valley backers and his anti-immigrant base over visas for highly skilled
Kevin Cramer’s son sentenced to 28 years over chase, fatal car crash
The son of North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer (R) was sentenced Monday to 28 years in prison over a police chase and death of a local sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, 43, was charged with manslaughter last December after he crashed his
Biden doesn’t believe he should have dropped out of race: Source
NewsNation) — President Joe Biden has told aides he believes he should not have ended his presidential campaign and that he could have defeated Donald Trump, a source has confirmed to NewsNation. Biden, who will leave the White House after Trump’s inauguration
Jimmy Carter’s hometown pays tribute to late president
(NewsNation) — For many in Plains, Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter was not just a national leader but a hometown hero. Carter died this week at the age of 100, following his late wife Rosalynn Carter who passed away in
Lawsuits, FBI probe engulf South Dakota doomsday bunker complex
(NewsNation) — An investigation into resident unrest at a South Dakota residential bunker complex, marketed to doomsday preppers, has uncovered multiple problems. South Dakota News Watch found the Vivox xPoint bunker complex, located eight miles south of Edgemont, is at the center
US levels sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over attempted election interference
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran on Tuesday in response to efforts by both countries to influence the 2024 election. “The Governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide
Trump tests influence over GOP with Johnson Speakership vote
The strength of President-elect Trump’s influence over the razor-thin House Republican majority will get another major test Friday, when Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) aims to be reelected as Speaker. Even with Trump’s endorsement of Johnson on Monday — “He will do the
118th Congress was one of the least productive in over 30 years
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — As the year ends, so does the current session of Congress, leaving many Americans asking: did the 118th Congress accomplish anything? Over the past two years, the outgoing Congress enacted fewer than 210 bills into law over the
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
In the weeks since Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syrian leader, Russia has launched multiple flights to an airbase in the Libyan desert.
First ever federal anti-hazing law spearheaded by victim’s family
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The first ever federal anti-hazing law was spearheaded by Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott, D-VA-3, and the family of Adam Oakes, a college student who died in an alcohol-related hazing incident. It was signed by President Joe
Burchett on Trump backing Johnson: ‘The die has been cast’
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., argued that the “die has been cast” in the Speakership vote after President-elect Donald Trump gave an endorsement of sitting Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. Burchett joined Fox News on Monday, saying he believes Johnson will have enough
Germany accuses Musk of trying to sway election
The German government on Monday accused Elon Musk of trying to influence its February election after the world’s wealthiest person penned an op-ed this weekend backing the far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD). “It is indeed the case that Elon
Trump endorses Johnson, but who are the hold outs?
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — President-elect Trump endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., for another term Monday. However, Johnson faces a challenging reelection fight, as many Republican lawmakers oppose him, potentially stalling the new Congress before it even begins. The House speaker vote scheduled for
Speaker math: Breaking down how many votes Johnson needs to keep his gavel
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) heads to the House floor on Friday in hopes of being formally reelected Speaker. While Johnson has the endorsement of President-elect Trump to remain Speaker, one Republican is pledging to oppose him, and several others are not
‘Common sense’ law requires congressional scrutiny, oversight of border security contracts
HIDALGO, Texas (Border Report) -- President Joe Biden signed a new law that requires more congressional scrutiny and oversight over federal border security contracts in an effort to cut costs and improve goods and services for Border Patrol agents. Mexico tests
Hemp industry relieved after temporary pause on Tennessee regulations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee hemp growers, retailers, and advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a Davidson County judge temporarily paused new rules set to go into effect the day after Christmas that hemp stakeholders argued would have
Carter helped shape modern day border policies, former aide says
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Barry Jagoda lives in La Jolla, California, a long way from Washington D.C., where he worked with former President Jimmy Carter in the late 70s. On Monday morning, during a conversation with KSWB's Juliette Vara, Jagoda
Building homes, eradicating disease: President Carter’s humanitarian impact around the world
Jimmy Carter redefined what a post-presidency could be after he lost re-election in 1980. From the Carolina Lowcountry to the Ethiopian highlands, Carter’s humanitarian work eventually eclipsed his