Bondi announces departure of Halligan from US Attorneys office

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that Lindsey Halligan, the top prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia, has left her post, citing Senate Democrats who said it was “impossible” for her to continue beyond her appointment’s 120-day deadline. “During her 120-day tenure as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsay…

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Georgia state Senate race heads to runoff

Decision Desk Headquarters has predicted that the race to fill a state Senate seat in Georgia is headed toward a runoff. Democrat LeMario Brown and Republican Steven McNeil will contest the election on February 17 after neither candidate passed the 50 percent threshold. There were five Republicans running, distributing votes and helping… Source link

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Lutnick not expecting 'upending' of existing trade deals: 'It'll sort its way out'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed concerns that President Trump’s new tariffs could affect existing trade deals, saying he was confident disagreements with European allies over Trump’s push for the annexation of Greenland “will work their way out.” Lutnick defended Trump’s approach in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in…

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Democrats win another Virginia state House special election

Virginia voters gave Democrats another special election victory on Tuesday, adding to the party’s string of recent victories in the Old Dominion, according to Decision Desk headquarters. Democrat Garrett McGuire replaces state Del. Mark Sickles (D), who has been selected as Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Finance Secretary in the 17th House District. Tuesday’s competitions… Source link

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