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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) takes a question from a reporter during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. During the news conference Senate Republicans discussed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's desire for recess appointments, if Congress will pass a continuing resolution or an omnibus bill at the end of the year, and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

McConnell Joins Democrats In Voting Against Defense Nominee Elbridge Colby Confirmation

Former Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has joined Democrats in voting against Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced 15 Years For Releasing Classified Military Documents

Former Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, Jack Teixeira has been sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified national defense information, which prosecutors characterized as “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 11: Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) speaks to the press on the transparency from the Department of Defense regarding the health of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on January 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. Secretary Austin was hospitalized for surgery relating to prostate cancer, which was not reported for several days. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

Mississippi Senate Race Results

Roger Wicker has won Mississippi’s Senate Race.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media after the vote on the government funding bill at the U.S. Capitol on September 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. The speaker's bill would fund the government for six months but includes the SAVE Act, a bill backed by GOP leadership and former President Donald Trump that would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

House Speaker Mike Johnson Announces Vote On Bill To Avert Government Shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has announced that the House will be voting on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open until December 20th.

Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks to the press at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on June 9, 2023, announcing the unsealing of the indictment against former US President Donald Trump. Smith, the prosecutor in the unprecedented criminal case against Trump said Friday that US law applies to everyone no matter their status, and pledged to pursue a speedy trial. "We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone," said Smith, shortly after a 37-count indictment accusing Trump of illegally taking highly classified documents was unsealed. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Special Counsel Jack Smith Appeals Dismissal Ruling Of Mar-A-Lago Case Against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has appealed the ruling that dismissed his classified records Mar-a-Lago case against former President Donald Trump stating that his point is valid.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold banners and placards as they protest in support of him, outside The Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on May 20, 2024. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday whether he has won a reprieve in his last-ditch UK legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal With U.S.

According to court filings, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, intends to enter into a plea agreement with the U.S. Justice Department this week to admit guilt to a conspiracy charge. This will allow Assange to be released from a five-year sentence in a UK prison.