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Here’s what’s happening…
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DC Mayor Finds ‘Common Ground’ with Trump
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she and President-elect Trump “had a great meeting to discuss our shared priorities” for his upcoming term, despite their previously contentious relationship that hit a fever pitch in 2020 during the George Floyd riots.
“President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation,” Bowser said.
The Democratic mayor said she and Trump “discussed areas for the collaboration between local and federal government, especially around our federal workforce, underutilized federal buildings, parks and green spaces, and infrastructure.”…Read more
President Elect Donald Trump, left, and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, right (Getty)
White House
RUBY MOUNTAINS: Biden moving to ban oil and gas leases for 20 years in Nevada region, just weeks before Trump inauguration…Read more
UNDER FIRE: Dems urge Biden to extend controversial immigrant program; Trump says he’ll cut it…Read more
World Stage
CHILL THROUGH EU: Ukraine receives US natural gas shipment for the first time amid fresh supply fears…Read more
An liquid natural gas (LNG) tanker is seen in Port Canaveral. (Malcom Denemark, Florida Today) ((Malcom Denemark/Florida Today))
Capitol Hill
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE: Trump gives Johnson ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of…
