🔵 Democrat Adam Gray Wins Close Race The 2024 elections concluded with Democrat Adam Gray defeating Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th District by 187 votes. 🏛️ Republicans Maintain Narrow House Majority The final House results leave Republicans with a 220-215 majority, down two seats from their previous control. 🤝 Controversial GOP Nominees May Be Withdrawn Controversial nominees like Pete Hegseth might be withdrawn to avoid floor showdowns and potential GOP splits. 🔍 GOP Competes for House Intelligence Spots House Intelligence Committee sees a shakeup as GOP members vie for vacated spots due to departures. 🌉 Ben Wikler Endorsed for DNC Chair Jonathan Cowan, president of Third Way, endorses Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for DNC leadership, signaling a bridge across party ideological lines. 🛡️ Pete Hegseth's Defense Nomination in Jeopardy Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary faces uncertainty following revelations of misconduct, prompting possible consideration of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as an alternative. 🔒 Democrats Urge Biden for Immigration Action Three Hispanic Democrats urge President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status to immigrants from Latin America as part of his final immigration legacy. 📜 GOP Plans Ambitious Legislative Agenda Senate Republican leader John Thune outlines an ambitious GOP agenda using reconciliation for megabills focused on border security, energy, and tax cuts. 🔍 Trump Starts FBI Checks for Nominees Donald Trump proceeds with FBI background checks for his administration's nominees, while a nominee for the DEA steps down shortly after selection. 🌊 Gavin Newsom Opposes Biden's Pardon Decision California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly breaks with President Biden over the decision to pardon Hunter Biden, signaling potential internal Democratic friction. 🌍 Biden Visits Angola for Historical Ties President Joe Biden's trip to Angola underscores U.S. aid and reconnects with historical discussions on the slave trade's legacy linking the two nations. 🇰🇷 South Korean Political Crisis Challenges U.S. South Korean political turmoil and subsequent U.S. foreign policy challenges test the Biden administration's relations with President Yoon amid a looming impeachment.