House Republicans from New York, California and New Jersey unhappy with a cap on state and local tax deductions cast talks on the issue with Donald Trump Saturday night as “positive” but described no firm commitments from the president-elect.

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments on Jan. 27 in the election dispute involving a seat on North Carolina’s Supreme Court. A court order Friday afternoon set the hearing in response to Democrat Allison Riggs’ request to expedite the case’s timeline.

‘You have to start with those who we know are dangerous, and that’s going to take some time.’

Bloomberg’s Megan Scully shares her insight on some House GOP members going to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump and what to expect from these meetings. She also discusses the confirmation hearings of Scott Bessent & Pete Hegseth, set to take place next week, and whether or not they will be confirmed. Megan speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)

As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a key Democratic advantage across the country.

More car buyers are expected to eventually pick battery-powered cars and trucks as prices fall and technology improves, even if Biden-era incentives disappear.

Analysis warns proposed $20,000 deduction for married couples would only add to projected $3.9 trillion revenue loss, among other consequences.