America in Focus

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America in Focus

The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Washington D.C. from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.

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    Senate Republicans Elect John Thune Majority Leader

    U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to lead the party in the Senate. Senate Republicans voted via secret ballot to elect a new party leader as longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky,. is stepping down. Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Thune and John Cornyn of Texas also ran for the position. "I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House," Thune said in a statement. "This Republican team is united behind President Trump's agenda, and our work starts today."

    8 min

  2. -6 J

    Trump Taps Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Official

    President-Elect Donald Trump named two more high-profile figures to his administration Wednesday afternoon, the latest in a flurry of presidential picks. Trump tapped U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to serve as attorney general and former Democratic Congresswoman and Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of National Intelligence. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans,” Trump said in a statement. “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength.”

    8 min

  3. 9 NOV.

    Republicans on Track to Control All Three Branches of Government

    Republicans are on track to control all three branches of government for the first time since former President Donald Trump took the nation by surprise with his win in 2016. Although many votes are left to be counted and Americans will not know the final results with certainty for days or possibly weeks, analysts generally agree that Republicans are favored to take the U.S. House of Representatives after already reclaiming the Senate. A big development broke Thursday evening when media outlets called the tight Pennsylvania Senate race in favor of Republican Dave McCormick, who narrowly beat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey.

    8 min

  4. 8 NOV.

    Mandate? Trump’s Big Win Fuels Talk of Policy Actions

    Former President Donald Trump is on track to potentially receive 300 electoral votes or more. He won the national popular vote by about 5 million with votes still being counted. As a result, some analysts and Republicans say Trump and the GOP have a “mandate” to aggressively push forward with their agenda. "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump said in his speech early Wednesday morning, creating a refrain echoed by his supporters.

    9 min

  5. 1 NOV.

    Trump, Harris Hit the Home Stretch

    Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race with Election Day right around the corner. Trump hosted a rally at Madison Square Garden Sunday night, riffing off the fiery crowd and hitting on a range of topics in his typical style. The same day, Harris spoke at a lively rally of her own in Philadelphia in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.

    7 min

  6. 26 OCT.

    At Least 1.6 Million Illegal Border Crossers From Countries of Concern Under Biden

    Of the record 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.62 million are from four Countries of Particular Concern (CPC): China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia. The U.S. State Department has designated CPCs for their policies of “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom,” which includes “torture, prolonged detention without charges, forced disappearance, or other flagrant denial of life, liberty, or security of persons.” U.S. designated CPCs include Burma, the People’s Republic of China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The CPCs of Cuba, North Korea, and Iran are also designated State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST).

    8 min

  7. 25 OCT.

    Polling Guru, Expert Picker Reveal Who Will Win Presidential Election

    One of America's top polling experts shared his "gut" prediction on who will win the 2024 presidential election, joining other notables who have shared different predictions for the tight race. With less than two weeks before voters decide between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, polling guru Nate Sliver said he thinks Trump will win, but with a caveat. "My gut says Donald Trump. And my guess is that it is true for many anxious Democrats," Silver wrote in a New York Times opinion piece. "But I don’t think you should put any value whatsoever on anyone's gut – including mine."

    8 min

  8. 19 OCT.

    FEMA Changes in Senate Bill Filed Before Helene, Milton

    A proposal senators from Michigan and North Carolina say could be helping victims of natural disasters was already filed before Hurricanes Helene and Milton ruptured lives in the southeastern United States. On Wednesday of the third week since Helene struck the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sen. Thom Tillis’ native North Carolina, FEMA is under attack, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024 remains parked in committee since introduction Sept. 17, and another cold night is coming with dozens still missing and 95 dead.

    8 min
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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Washington D.C. from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.

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    America's Talking Network
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    2021 - 2024
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