Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Trump has chosen two Congressional members from Florida to become attorney general and secretary of state in his second term.
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has won the GOP nomination to stay on the job after getting an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected Senate majority leader
Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, who has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump, despite differences the two have had over the years.
Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington, pledging a smooth transition of power from Biden
Former President Donald Trump visited the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power.
Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s conviction in hush money case
A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case, after his lawyers called for freezing and ultimately dismissing the case so he can run the country.
Congress returns to unfinished business and a new Trump era in Washington
Congress is returning to Washington following the presidential election, as President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda is quickly taking shape,
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
Investigators learned of the plot to kill Trump while interviewing Farhad Shakeri.
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in several states, including Alabama
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including at the University of Alabama, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
Kamala Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.
