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Indiana GOP to reconvene over congressional map 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Indiana Republicans will reconvene next month to consider President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional map, according to state lawmakers.  In a statement on Tuesday, Indiana House

First Lady Melania Trump inspects the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington on Nov. 24, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

First lady receives official White House Christmas tree 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump welcomed a horse-drawn wagon delivering the official White House Christmas Tree to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday.  “It’s a beautiful tree,” Trump said of

George H.W. Bush pardons a turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House on Nov. 17, 1989. Courtesy George Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

Trump pardons 2 turkeys, Gobble and Waddle 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, continued a White House tradition on Tuesday when he pardoned two turkeys just days before Thanksgiving.  “On behalf of the

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Republicans weigh second reconciliation bill 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act five months ago, advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through budget reconciliation, GOP lawmakers are pushing for

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine peace plan 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  European Union leaders met Monday for discussions on Ukraine amid the United States’ proposal for peace in the country, which emerged last week.  The gathering was