Rep. Van Orden: Pay More for Guac to Rid US of Fentanyl

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., said he would be willing to pay more for guacamole and other products from Mexico that might be subject to President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs if it helps stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States, The Hill reported.[#item_full_content]

Trump Plans Large Ad Campaign Aimed at Fentanyl Crisis

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his administration’s intention to roll out a massive ad campaign to inform Americans of the dangers of fentanyl. “By the time the Campaign is over, everyone will know how really bad this Drug is,” Trump posted Wed.[#item_full_content]

Economist Poll: America’s Opinion of Republicans Climbs

Americans’ opinion of the GOP has jumped 6 percentage points in a month according to a poll released Wed. by The Economist / YouGov. In the survey, 45% of Americans said they feel “favorable” toward the Party, a rise of six points from late October.[#item_full_content]

Russia to US: Diplomacy Over, Stop ‘Escalation’

Russia warned the lame-duck Biden administration on Wednesday to stop its “spiral of escalation” over the war in Ukraine despite Washington’s insistence to pursue a nuclear gambit, or “casino game.”[#item_full_content]

Musk Accuses Trump Whistleblower Vindman of ‘Treason’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman of “treason” on Wednesday and promised he “will pay” for his actions after the whistleblower in President-elect Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial said the tech billionaire is being used by Russia.[#item_full_content]