President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN. Read More Politics

How entertaining it will be in coming months to watch Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take a hatchet to our bloated, inefficient federal government — but shrinking our government and cutting unnecess… Read More Government

Only the smartest Americans most ideologically dedicated to the cause of shrinking government should consider polishing up their resumés, DOGE says. Read More Government

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Among the most enthusiastic Trump supporters today are the members of the entrepreneurial middle and lower-middle classes. Read More Politics

Students for Life of Action, the legislative arm of one of the largest pro-life groups in the country, released a “Make America Pro-Life Again Roadmap” this week signaling their plans to combat abortion during the new Trump administration. Read More Politics

Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 when gunmen opened fire while he gave a speech in New York. A new lawsuit accuses the government of conspiracy. Read More Government

Mexico’s president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.” Read More Government

The Department of Government Efficiency’s success depends on Musk and Ramaswamy’s ability to leverage political capital and maintain Trump’s active support. Read More Government

The last five presidents have all had periods where both the House and the Senate were in friendly hands — but most lasted just two years before the backlash set in. Read More Politics