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Joe Rogan, Donald Trump Jr., and Elon Musk joke about MSNBC takeover

Tesla CEO Elon Musk joked about how MSNBC would change if he bought it from Comcast. Last week, Comcast announced it will spin off a large chunk of NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC. Donald Trump Jr. began the rumors that Musk could buy the network Friday with a joke posted on X, which Musk owns. “Hey @elonmusk […]

Supreme Court sidesteps First Amendment fight over graphic tobacco warnings

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a First Amendment challenge brought by tobacco companies against federally mandated graphic warning labels on cigarette packs, leaving in place a lower court ruling that upheld the regulations. R.J. Reynolds, ITG Brands, Liggett, and other tobacco companies had argued that the Food and Drug Administration‘s requirement to […]

WATCH LIVE: Biden pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

President Joe Biden is pardoning two turkeys at the White House for the 77th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The ceremony will begin from the South Lawn at 11 a.m. Biden will pardon Peach and Blossom, both turkeys from Minnesota, as part of a pre-Thanksgiving tradition that goes back to President Abraham Lincoln […]

Harris hints her Hawaii vacation was preparation for political comeback

Vice President Kamala Harris has spent much of the past week in Hawaii after losing the presidential election earlier this month and is possibly laying the groundwork for a political comeback. Harris has told allies and friends that she is “staying in the fight” and is keeping open the possibility of running for governor of […]

Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Capitol gets new recruits and Democrats’ sluggish resistance efforts

Capitol crop  The House and Senate are out, but the Capitol was buzzing last week as lawmakers returned to town and next year’s newcomers joined the festivities.  There was a flurry of activity last week, with President-elect Donald Trump filling out his Cabinet and advisers list, House and Senate members picking up new assignments, and […]

‘Shell-shocked’ Democrats struggle to mount a resistance to Trump

As they continue to reel from President-elect Donald Trump‘s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, dejected Democrats have not mustered up the same resistance to Trump’s second term as eight years ago. Trump secured 312 Electoral College votes in his comeback win to the White House, besting his 306 votes in 2016 when he stunned […]

How the White House Thanksgiving Turkey pardon came to be

U.S. presidents have for decades dutifully trotted out before Thanksgiving to hold an obligatory turkey pardoning ceremony on the White House grounds.  The presidential practice of granting clemency to a choice selection of lucky turkeys just before millions of citizens feast is now an established American tradition.  But then how did it all begin? Here’s […]

Capitol’s new crop: The fresh faces of the House who are ready to ‘roll up’ their sleeves in the 119th Congress

The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The Washington Examiner interviewed over two dozen new members as they prepare to take office in January. Part 1 of Capitol’s new crop will introduce the new members of the 119th Congress. Capitol Hill will be awash with fresh […]

Gas prices: Decrease at the pumps to start the week sets new low for gas costs in 2024 

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas dropped to a new yearly low on Monday, with a cost of $3.056, according to AAA. This was a decrease from a week ago when a gallon of regular gas was $3.071. Gas prices have been gradually decreasing since the summer. Monday’s price is the […]

Reporter’s Notebook: Biden’s final months, including press drama, Ukraine, and student loan battles

Washington Examiner White House reporter Christian Datoc joins magazine executive editor Jim Antle to break down President Joe Biden‘s handling of the press, his defense of Ukraine policy, late victories with Israel, and the looming challenge of student loan forgiveness as the end of his term nears.
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