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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faced sharp criticism during a House Oversight Committee hearing over USPS delivery issues, financial troubles, and his leadership.

Rep. Rich McCormick mocked DeJoy for covering his ears during heated exchanges, accusing him of bankrupting the postal system and undermining public trust.

DeJoy defended his performance, citing ongoing efforts to overhaul USPS through a $40 billion plan, including electric vehicles, but admitted regrets and challenges.

Tensions reflect broader frustrations over USPS reforms and the agency’s financial sustainability amid mixed results.

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Younger House Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Angie Craig, are challenging senior members for powerful committee roles, signaling a shift from the party's tradition of prioritizing seniority.

High-profile contests, such as for the Oversight Committee's top Democrat, reflect tensions following Democrats' 2024 election losses and frustration with long-standing leadership practices.

Critics argue fresh leadership is needed to counter Donald Trump’s return, while others stress the value of experience and institutional knowledge.

The debate highlights a generational shift and growing demands for change within the Democratic Party.

"I couldn't be more thrilled to join OAN's forward-thinking team," Gaetz said

Sure but America as a whole fucked around and we're all going to find out for to their stupidity.

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Florida state Rep. Susan Valdes, a lifelong Democrat, abruptly switched to the Republican Party, citing frustration with being ignored in the Democratic caucus.

Valdes, who represents District 64 near Tampa, said she wants to focus on solving problems for her community rather than protesting.

Her defection bolsters the Florida GOP’s historic 86-34 House majority, drawing criticism from Democrats who called her move a betrayal of her constituents.

Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, welcomed Valdes, praising her as a strong community advocate and valuable addition to their party.

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The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained phone and text message logs of 45 individuals, including congressional staffers and lawmakers, in 2017 and 2018.

The Inspector General found that while the DOJ didn’t act with political motives, it violated separation of powers by targeting individuals with lawful access to classified information.

The report also revealed violations of policies regarding the seizure of reporters’ records, raising concerns about potential chilling effects on congressional oversight.

The Democratic Party had more money than God this election. At what cost?

Since 1971, the U.S. has spent more than $1 trillion on the War on Drugs, through a law enforcement-focused approach that has continued despite evidence it doesn't work.

A joint report, “A World of Harm,” released Dec. 4 by Harm Reduction International and the Drug Policy Alliance reveals the extent of the funding dispensed from various U.S. government departments to militarized anti-drugs efforts in countries such as Mexico, Colombia and the Philippines. Some of the money comes from streams which are meant to aid poverty reduction projects, the report shows.