A Fresh Start in Washington D.C.

Despite past disagreements, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and President-elect Donald Trump have found common ground, focusing on shared goals for the nation's capital. Following a productive meeting, Bowser highlighted their joint commitment to making Washington, D.C., a world-class city, reflecting the nation's strength. Their collaboration will address key areas such as federal workforce management, repurposing underutilized federal properties, enhancing parks and green spaces, and improving infrastructure.

President-Elect Donald Trump and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (Getty)

Key Developments Across the Nation

White House

• In a move likely to be reviewed by the incoming administration, the Biden administration is taking steps to restrict oil and gas leases in a Nevada region for two decades. This decision comes just weeks before Trump's inauguration.
• Debate continues over the future of a controversial immigration program. Democrats are urging President Biden to extend it, while President-elect Trump has indicated plans to curtail it.

World Stage

• Amidst ongoing supply concerns, Ukraine has received its first shipment of natural gas from the United States, offering a potential new energy source.

A liquid natural gas (LNG) tanker (Malcom Denemark/Florida Today)

Capitol Hill

• President-elect Trump has fully endorsed Kevin Johnson's bid for House Speaker, adding weight to the upcoming leadership contest.
• Senator Bernie Sanders is preparing to introduce legislation related to a significant policy proposal from President-elect Trump, signaling potential bipartisan cooperation or contention.

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.  (Reuters)

Across America

• The son of a North Dakota senator has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for a fatal crash involving a deputy.
• ICE has discontinued certain programs for undocumented immigrants, citing substantial financial burdens.
• Georgia's Attorney General has called on the state Supreme Court to dismiss an appeal from Fulton County DA Fani Willis in the election interference case involving President-elect Trump.
• The Pentagon chief's attempt to block plea deals related to 9/11 has been unsuccessful.
• Economists are raising concerns about the potential impact of New York Governor Hochul's proposed 'polluters pay' bill, suggesting it may disproportionately affect working-class families.

Georgia AG Chris Carr and Fulton County DA Fani Willis (Getty)