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Trump Arrives in Washington and Jokes He May Be President Forever
Donald Trump landed in Washington Wednesday to celebrate Republicans’ soon-to-be control over the White House and Congress, and visit lame-duck President Joe Biden in person.
Trump‘s arrival on Capitol Hill comes as Republicans are choosing their leadership in both chambers ahead of January, when their reign of power begins.
In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson was a shoo-in to win re-election to the top role with Trump’s blessing—even though a few outstanding House races have not yet been officially called. Still, Republicans were all but assured of retaining a slim majority.
But in the Senate, Trump‘s visit was a muscle-flexing show of power as he wants a majority leader who will be sure to follow his lead and fully back his agenda.
Trump’s policy initiatives include what he promised on the campaign trail would be the biggest deportation in U.S. history; massive tax cuts, tariffs and slashing the federal workforce and government spending—which may explain why he brought his wingman, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, with him to Washington.
Trump announced on Tuesday that Musk, along with one-time GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the new “Department of Government Efficiency”—whose acronym, DOGE, is a nod to the dog-themed cryptocurrency, which spiked yesterday after Trump’s announcement.
Vice President-elect JD Vance was at the Senate to cast his secret ballot for the next majority leader who will replace the longest serving Senate leader in history: Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Trump addressed House Republicans, gloating over his stunning election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
“We won every way, all seven swing states—by a lot,“ Trump said. ”Michigan was great. Couldn’t be better, I tell you.”
Trump, who, by law, can only serve one more non-consecutive term, joked that perhaps Republicans would like to reconsider those constitutional restrictions.
Trump was also looming over the Senate majority leader three-way race. Musk and other Trump allies are backing Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), who has close ties to the president-elect’s incoming chief of staff, Susie Wiles. Scott is an insurgent candidate facing Sens. John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas.
Trump is also visiting the White House, his first since Jan. 2021 following his election loss to Biden.
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DMV prepares for Trump administration with mixed anticipation
Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington. While Virginia’s Republican governor hopes to benefit, Maryland’s governor is facing questions about a move to hire an outside contractor to deal with the president-elect. It comes as the state faces a budget crisis.
WASHINGTON – Leaders in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome the Trump administration back into Washington.
While Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin hopes to benefit, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is facing questions about a move to hire an outside contractor to deal with the president-elect. It comes as the state faces a budget crisis.
That contract pays the consulting company Accenture $190,000 to provide the Moore administration with “risk management and scenario planning,” which may mean possible legal challenges to the Trump White House.
In an email to FOX 5, a spokesperson for Gov. Moore’s office defended the move, saying hiring outside consultant help is a standard part of any organization and that the state needs to prepare for any challenges it may face.
But Maryland’s House Republican leader tells FOX 5 that with the state facing a possible billion-dollar budget gap, there are better uses for taxpayer dollars.
“I think we’d be better off to sort of have a bipartisan approach. Stop the partisanship, stop the constant 24/7 politics and work for things that make Maryland better,” said House GOP leader Rep. Jason Buckel.
DMV Democrats have been warning the incoming Trump administration could have a big impact on issues like the number of federal jobs in this area, from immigration enforcement to healthcare and policing.
“Locally, we must prepare to address the potential impacts of the new administration. The president-elect has recommitted to his goal of “dismantling government bureaucracy,” said Fairfax Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay, a Democrat.
Tuesday night, the Democratic Board of Supervisors Chair warned that the Trump administration poses a “risk” but Gov. Youngkin, a long-time supporter of Trump, says the new administration will benefit Virginia.
“We’ll now have someone in the White House who believes in all of that so I look forward to having the wind at our backs as opposed to in our faces about everything that we’re doing because we’ve gone the bottom of job growth to near the top of the country,” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has also requested a meeting with President-elect Trump.
Bowser previously met with Trump during his first term. A spokesman for the mayor tells FOX 5 they’ve been in touch with the Trump team and don’t have a timeline on when or where that meeting will happen.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Hillsborough High School Debate Club, led by teacher Bob Fenster and co-advisor Louis DiGirolamo, traveled to Washington DC this past weekend to compete in the prestigious Princeton Model Congress.
While in the nation’s capital, the students had the opportunity to engage with alumni working in government and public policy.
The visit included a panel discussion featuring three of Mr. Fenster’s accomplished former students, representing diverse political perspectives:
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- Daria Grastara (Class of 2013): CEO of Direct Persuasion, a full-service marketing agency serving political candidates, committees, and public affairs groups. Ms. Grastara has held senior roles in Republican political campaigns, developing and executing digital strategies.
- Yuval Levin (Class of 1995): Founding editor of National Affairs and director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. A prominent conservative thinker, Mr. Levin is a respected author and commentator on politics, culture, and public policy. He also served in the legislative branch early in his career.
- Zach Volpe (Class of 2019): Staff Assistant on the Senate Armed Services Committee and a Juris Doctor candidate at Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Volpe, who has worked for both Republican and Democrat senators, specializes in national security law and has contributed to research and commentary on a range of defense and foreign policy issues.
The panel discussion, showcasing a breadth of ideological viewpoints, provided current debate club members with valuable insights into careers in public service and the impact of policy decisions.
Fenster, a long-time educator at Hillsborough High School, has a remarkable track record of fostering student interest in civic engagement. Many of his former students have gone on to pursue successful careers in government, law, and policy.
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“This trip was an incredible experience for our students,” said Fenster. “Hearing from our alumni who are making a real difference in Washington underscores the importance of critical thinking, debate, and public service. I’m incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.”
In addition to the panel discussion, the students also had the opportunity to connect with Aman Thakker (Class of 2013), Associate Vice President at The Asia Group and an Adjunct Fellow with the Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The Hillsborough High School Debate Club celebrated a successful trip to the Princeton Model Congress competition, where several students received recognition for their outstanding performance:
- Sam Strauss (11) and Nirav Banerjee (12) earned Best Delegate awards
- Lohith Venkatesh (10), Annika Lambert-Smith (10), Aditi Polamuri (10), Sanjana Bhatta (12), and Fred Gordon (12) received Honorable Mentions
This trip highlights the lasting impact of dedicated educators and the potential of young people to shape the future.
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3 suspects armed with machine gun at large after morning robbery in Southeast DC: police
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three to four suspects committed an armed robbery in Southeast, D.C. and at least one was armed with a machine gun, according to police.
Police responded to the 4400 block of H Street for the report of an armed robbery on Wednesday morning.
The suspects are described as Black men, potentially teenagers, all wearing dark clothes with ski masks. Police say the suspects fled the scene in a 2017 Grey Hyundai Elantra with D.C. tags, license plate #GF8789.
According to police, the suspects were seen headed east on H Street towards Benning Road.
Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact police.
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