Trump Is at the Peak of His Power. The Question Is for How Long.

Republicans are defined today more by a single man than perhaps either party has been in decades, even as the clock starts ticking on Donald Trump’s tenure.

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How long with the bitter cold last?

CBS meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast on how long freezing temperatures from the polar vortex will last.
CBS News - 1h
Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams

The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.
Politico - 6d
The awkward tributes to Jean-Marie Le Pen show how much power his daughter now wields | Paul Taylor

The far-right leader leaves behind a less welcoming, less tolerant France – that is perhaps ready to elect Marine Le Pen as president. I once asked Jean-Marie Le Pen, during 1992 regional ...
The Guardian - Jan. 8
Trump comments deepen GOP disagreement over how to pass his agenda

President-elect Trump’s public back-and-forth over whether Republicans should pass his agenda in one or two massive packages is deepening the disagreements among lawmakers over how to tackle the ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Trump calls on GOP to pass his agenda in 'one powerful bill'

President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
How to Watch the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, First of 2025, Peak Tonight

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.
The New York Times - Jan. 2
With a playoff blowout of Oregon, Ohio State proves it's moved past the Michigan loss — and may be at the peak of its powers

That Ohio State is one of college football’s last four standing is equal parts predictable and surreal. After all, it was barely a month ago that the Buckeyes endured a loss that rocked the program ...
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2
How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower as it peaks this week

The quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak in early January. Here is how and when to view it.
BBC News - Jan. 2

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