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Johnson faces new rebellion from the center

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ GOP moderates go around Johnson ▪ Trump touts record, $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' ▪ Bongino leaving FBI ▪ New Medicaid work requirements A group of moderate House Republicans added to Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-La.) heada…

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Trump touts policies in year-end address

President Trump delivered remarks Wednesday night looking back at his first year back in office. Nancy Cordes reports.

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For Hegseth, There Is One Boat Strike He Doesn’t Want the Public to See

The Pentagon has released plenty of video clips that show American missiles blowing boats suspected of carrying drugs out of the water. But the “double tap” strike on Sept. 2 is being kept under wraps.

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U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision

A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet.

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Most in new poll say Trump use of presidential power goes too far

Most Americans say President Trump’s use of presidential power is going too far, according to a new poll. Quinnipiac University found that 54 percent of voters think Trump is going too far with his presidential authority while 37 percent think he is handling it about right. Seven percent think the p…

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US Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA chief amid budget cuts and moon race

The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, installing a strong advocate of Mars missions to lead the space agency as it faces deep budget cuts and intensifying competition with China to return humans to the Moon.

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Early analysis, key takeaways from Trump's year-end address to nation

President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Tru…

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Re: Jared Isaacman nominated as NASA Administrator

Breakdown of the 67 to 30 vote by Senator:https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00650.htm

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Trump Pressed Georgia Speaker to Overturn State’s Election Vote in 2020 Call

During much of the 12.5-minute call, President Trump reiterated his claims that he had won Georgia, a state he lost by more than 11,000 votes that year.

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Does the US have any real claim on Venezuelan oil as Stephen Miller says?

US companies developed Venezuelan oil fields until the country nationalised its oil reserves in the 1970s.

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D.C.'s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more

The White House says encampment sweeps have enhanced the capital, but city leaders estimate nearly 700 homeless people roam by day and bed down outdoors by night.

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Trump's Christmas message: Things are better than you think

A fiery President Trump — addressing Americans from a holiday-decked White House — insisted the economy is stronger than people think it is and any problems are all Democrats' fault.It's a message that poll after poll says most voters don't believe.The big picture: Trump's speech was closer to a Fes…

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U.S. Military Announces 4 Killed in 26th Boat Strike

The attack on Wednesday brings the total number killed to at least 99 since the Trump administration began bombing boats suspected of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

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Trump touts first year as success amid economic unease in White House address

US President Donald Trump gave an address at the White House on Wednesday, attempting to cast his first year back in office as a success, deflecting concerns about the cost of living and offering few new policy details as he looked ahead to the 2026 midterm elections.

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Trump touts achievements, attacks immigrants in White House address

Trump avoids addressing rising Venezuela tensions, fuelling speculation over military intentions and oil interests.

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Review of 2025: another fine mess? – podcast

John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring Continue reading...

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Trump gives troops a $1,776 holiday bonus

President Trump announced Wednesday night that all members of the military will receive a $1,776 "warrior dividend," while touting his tariffs and economic policies more broadly.Why it matters: The president's move signals an attempt to connect with working-class families as the administration tackl…

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5 takeaways from Trump’s White House address

President Trump delivered an address to the nation on Wednesday night intended to mark the close of his first year back in power. Trump appeared before the cameras in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room with his poll ratings at a mediocre ebb, and the issue of affordability in particular ser…

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'Warrior dividend': Trump announces $1,776 checks for military

(NEXSTAR) – While addressing the nation Wednesday, President Trump announced that military service members would be receiving checks. "More than 1,450,000 military [service members] will receive a special Warrior Dividend before Christmas Day," The White House said in a social media post. The checks…

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Iowans mourn National Guard members killed in Syria

President Trump participated in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday, honoring two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter who were killed in Syria last weekend. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.