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Blinken, in Brussels, pledges to shore up Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition

U.S.

Blinken, in Brussels, pledges to shore up Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition
Election|US

Prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump's hush money case

Prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's conviction over a hush money payment to a porn star opposed on Tuesday his stated hope to have the case dismissed now that he is

Prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump's hush money case
Election|US

Trump says he is not reconsidering Gaetz nomination for attorney general

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not reconsidering the nomination of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

Trump says he is not reconsidering Gaetz nomination for attorney general
Americas|Political|US|World

Trump 2.0 looms as world leaders head to South America for summits

World leaders are heading to South America for twin summits this month, with one major theme dominating: Donald Trump 2.0.

Trump 2.0 looms as world leaders head to South America for summits
Celebrity|Crime|US

Unknown person accessed documents on Matt Gaetz misconduct allegations

An unknown person accessed copies of confidential testimony in a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, U.S.

Unknown person accessed documents on Matt Gaetz misconduct allegations
Education|Election|US

Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary

U.S.

Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary
Uncategorized

Trump seeks loyal attorney general to back mass deportations, pardons

By Tim Reid and Sarah N.

Trump seeks loyal attorney general to back mass deportations, pardons
Europe|Political|US

Trump picks former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as nominee for NATO ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump chose lawyer Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday to be U.S. ambassador to NATO, selecting a loyalist with little foreign

Trump picks former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as nominee for NATO ambassador
MidEast|Political|US|World

US envoy to travel to Israel in bid to seal Hezbollah ceasefire

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein said he will travel to Israel on Wednesday to try to secure a ceasefire ending the war with Lebanon's Hezbollah group after declaring

US envoy to travel to Israel in bid to seal Hezbollah ceasefire
Uncategorized

Republican House Speaker says Capitol bathrooms restricted by 'biological sex'

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday that all single-sex bathrooms in the U.S.

Republican House Speaker says Capitol bathrooms restricted by 'biological sex'
Election|Political|US

Trump planning to tap loyalist Vought to lead OMB, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to tap conservative loyalist Russell Vought to be the director of the U.S.

Trump planning to tap loyalist Vought to lead OMB, sources say
US

House panel deadlocks on Gaetz sex misconduct report as he meets with senators

A congressional ethics panel deadlocked on partisan lines on Wednesday on whether to release its report on alleged sexual

House panel deadlocks on Gaetz sex misconduct report as he meets with senators
Business|Economy|US

Offshore wind cable makers turn to Europe as Trump risks loom

Nexans said on Wednesday it would turn its U.S.-based plant into an export hub if the offshore wind sector was challenged under Donald Trump's

Offshore wind cable makers turn to Europe as Trump risks loom
Opinion|Political|US

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

The Democrats’ loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history to avoid catastrophizing.

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows
Political

Marjorie Taylor Greene to work with Musk's new government efficiency panel

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Thursday she will chair a U.S.

Marjorie Taylor Greene to work with Musk's new government efficiency panel
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Musk to join Trump at meeting with House Republicans, reports say

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is expected to join President-elect Donald Trump at the meeting of U.S.

Musk to join Trump at meeting with House Republicans, reports say
Election|Political|US

Republicans widen Senate majority after Democrat concedes Pennsylvania race

Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on Thursday conceded the final outstanding Senate race of the 2024 U.S. election to his Republican opponent, widening the majority for President

Republicans widen Senate majority after Democrat concedes Pennsylvania race
Crime|Political|US

Police report details 2017 sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman filed a sexual assault complaint in 2017 against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to take charge of the Pentagon,

Police report details 2017 sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth
Business|Technology|US

Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump's promised council

A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in

Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump's promised council
Economy|Election|US

US consumer sentiment ticks up, shows post-election partisan flip

U.S. consumer sentiment ticked up for a fourth straight month in November, led by a big upswing in sentiment among Republicans following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election

US consumer sentiment ticks up, shows post-election partisan flip
US

Trump considers Warsh for Treasury Secretary and later Fed chairman, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump considers Warsh for Treasury Secretary and later Fed chairman, WSJ reports
Election|Political|US

Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct

President-elect Donald Trump’s willingness to choose cabinet members with histories of alleged sexual misconduct threw his transition plans off course this

Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct
Business|Political|US

Trump expected to offer Loeffler agriculture secretary role, CNN reports

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to offer former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler the agriculture secretary job in his administration, CNN reported on Friday.

Trump expected to offer Loeffler agriculture secretary role, CNN reports
Election|US

Democratic SEC member to step down, leaving GOP in majority

A Democratic member of the five-person U.S.

Democratic SEC member to step down, leaving GOP in majority
Technology|US|World

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says

Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in U.S. critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Friday.

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says
US

Suspected China-linked hack on US telecoms worst in nation's history, senator says

A breach of telecoms companies that the United States said was linked to China was the "worst telecom hack in our nation's history - by far," the chairman of the Senate Intelligence

Suspected China-linked hack on US telecoms worst in nation's history, senator says
US

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would nominate former Florida Attorney General and loyalist Pam Bondi to be U.S.

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Uncategorized

Trump's attorney general pick Bondi questioned his 2020 election defeat

By Sarah N.

Trump's attorney general pick Bondi questioned his 2020 election defeat
Election

Trump picks Alex Wong for deputy national security adviser

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that he has choosing former State Department official Alex Wong to serve as deputy national security adviser.

US

Trump picks congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be labor secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday he has chosen congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as his labor secretary.

Trump picks congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be labor secretary
Health|Political|US

Trump picks TV doctor Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general

U.S.

Business|Election|Finance|Technology|US

TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports

ByteDance-owned TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal

TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
Health|Political|US

Jay Bhattacharya is top candidate to be Trump's pick for NIH director, WaPo reports

Jay Bhattacharya is now the presumptive favorite to be selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Washington Post reported

Political|US

Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations

Republican U.S.

Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations
Political|US|World

Trump adviser vows unity over security during transition

Top national security advisers to President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden are working "hand in glove" to pose a united front against U.S.

Trump adviser vows unity over security during transition
Business|Election|Political|US

Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent to prioritize tax cuts, WSJ reports

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S.

Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent to prioritize tax cuts, WSJ reports
Election|Political|US

'This Republican team is united': Thune speaks after winning GOP Senate leadership race

Sen. John Thune speaks after winning a Senate leadership race to become the first new GOP leader in 18 years. Thune, who won a vote 29-24 in the second round of voting, will officially become majority leader when the new Senate is sworn in on January 3.

'This Republican team is united': Thune speaks after winning GOP Senate leadership race
Election|US

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
Election|Political|US

Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state

Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state
US

Biden pardons turkeys during final Thanksgiving event, serves dinner in Staten Island

U.S.

Biden pardons turkeys during final Thanksgiving event, serves dinner in Staten Island
Political|US

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general
Election|Political|US

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence
Political|US

Michael Chertoff Fast Facts

Michael Chertoff Fast Facts

Election|Opinion|US

What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to serve as attorney general

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post

What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to serve as attorney general
Election|Political|US

Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to a recount

Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to a recount

Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to a recount
Election|Political|US|World

India's Modi likely to find comfort in Trump's return and a shared worldview

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., but India appears to be welcoming the change that may embolden nationalist leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India's Modi likely to find comfort in Trump's return and a shared worldview
Election|US

Conway: ‘Nothing surprising’ about Trump selecting Gaetz

CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks with attorney George Conway and CNN legal analysts Elie Honig and Elliot Williams about President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for attorney general.

Asia|US|World

Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China

China watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China

Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China
Opinion|Political|US

'Distress and horror': Ex-US attorney describes what people inside DOJ are saying about Gaetz pick

Former US Attorney Harry Litman discusses how officials inside the Department of Justice are reacting to President-elect Trump picking Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.

'Distress and horror': Ex-US attorney describes what people inside DOJ are saying about Gaetz pick
Election|Political|US

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick

President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth as the U.S. Defense Secretary. CNN’s Alex Marquardt explains why this move is controversial.

Controversy over U.S. Defense Secretary pick
Business|Science|Technology|US

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure

The Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure

Homeland Security Department releases framework for using AI in critical infrastructure
Election|Political|US

AP Race Call: Democrat Janelle Bynum wins election to U.S. House in Oregon's 5th Congressional District, beating incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Democrat Janelle Bynum won election to a U.S. House seat representing Oregon on Thursday, defeating Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Health|US

Doctor reacts to Trump picking RFK Jr. for HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is on the verge of announcing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, according to two people close to the situation. Trump has formally offered Kennedy the job and the announcement could be imminent.

Doctor reacts to Trump picking RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Opinion|Political|US

Maggie Haberman explains the thinking behind Trump's controversial picks

CNN's Jake Tapper speaks with CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman about US President-elect Donald Trump’s series of controversial picks for his upcoming administration.

Crime|Political|US

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts

Trump picks his criminal defense attorneys Todd Blanche and John Sauer for key Justice Department posts
Crime|Election|US

Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at his hush money criminal trial, to serve as the second-highest ranking Justice Department official

Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official
Business|US

Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins to serve as Veterans Affairs secretary

Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins to serve as Veterans Affairs secretary

Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins to serve as Veterans Affairs secretary
Business|US

What to know about Doug Collins, Trump's pick to oversee veterans affairs

President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Georgia congressman Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in his new administration

What to know about Doug Collins, Trump's pick to oversee veterans affairs
Americas|Election|Political|US

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Sen. Marco Rubio to become U.S. secretary of state is likely to jolt Latin America after decades of neglect from Washington

Trump's pick of Rubio as America's top diplomat could reshape US policy in Latin America
US

Trump’s transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation

Trump’s transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation

Trump’s transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation
Election|Political|US

AP Race Call: Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Maine on Friday

Election|US

From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House

Donald Trump made inroads in surprising places this election year in his path to the White House

From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House
Crime|Election|US

Minnesota election judge charged with 2 felonies for allegedly letting 11 unregistered people vote

A man who served as a head election judge in a Minnesota township has been charged with two felony counts for allegedly letting 11 people vote even though they weren’t registered

Europe|World

Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services

Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence is facing scrutiny over her past remarks that supported Kremlin propaganda about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services
Political

Biden’s green light for Ukraine to use ATACMS in Russia just raised the stakes in a war Trump will inherit

Biden’s green light for Ukraine to use ATACMS in Russia just raised the stakes in a war Trump will inherit

Political|US|World

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Political|US

Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary

Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary

Trump picks former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as next Transportation secretary
Business|Opinion|Political|Technology

With Musk in tow, Trump eyes changes to government policies on AI and its dangers

With Musk in tow, Trump eyes changes to government policies on AI and its dangers

Business|Economy|US

Trump picks Lutnick to be Commerce secretary

Trump picks Lutnick to be Commerce secretary

Trump picks Lutnick to be Commerce secretary
Crime|Political|US

Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case but opposes dismissal

Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case but opposes dismissal

Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case but opposes dismissal
Business|Celebrity|Election|Technology|US

Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch

For two weeks, Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk into his world

Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce
Election|US

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly
Opinion|Political|US

Hegseth tells Republicans that ‘this is a battle that is just beginning’

Hegseth tells Republicans that ‘this is a battle that is just beginning’

Hegseth tells Republicans that ‘this is a battle that is just beginning’
Europe|Political|World

Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO

Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
Crime|Election|Political|US

Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction

As prosecutors push to preserve President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, his lawyers are urging a judge to ignore them and scrap the case before he takes office in January

Donald Trump's lawyers urge judge to ignore prosecutors and dismiss hush money conviction
Political|Technology

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
US

Greene to chair new DOGE subcommittee on Oversight next Congress

Greene to chair new DOGE subcommittee on Oversight next Congress

Greene to chair new DOGE subcommittee on Oversight next Congress
Business|Economy|Finance

The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war

Russia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday

The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war
Economy|Finance|US

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

The U.S. House passed legislation that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism
Election|Political|US

Georgia's Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected to lead the Republican Governors Association, a one-year position

Georgia's Brian Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association
Election|Political|US

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies

FBI seizes websites that North Koreans allegedly used to impersonate American companies
Election|US

Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick

Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick

Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick
US|World

German ex-leader Merkel says she felt sorrow at Trump's comeback and recalls awkward non-handshake

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she felt “sorrow” at Donald Trump’s return to power and recalls that every meeting with him was “a competition: you or me.”

German ex-leader Merkel says she felt sorrow at Trump's comeback and recalls awkward non-handshake
Election|Political|US

Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive

Donald Trump claims the 2024 election gave him a mandate. Scholars who study the presidency are skeptical about the entire concept of a mandate. That hasn’t stopped many presidents from claiming one.

Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive
Election|Political|US

Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks

After several weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role

Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture

Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture

Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture
US

Tom Daschle Fast Facts

Tom Daschle Fast Facts

Political|US|World

Trump’s intel pick was placed on government watch list for overseas travel and foreign connections

Trump’s intel pick was placed on government watch list for overseas travel and foreign connections

Trump’s intel pick was placed on government watch list for overseas travel and foreign connections
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
Political|US

Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor secretary

Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor secretary

Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor secretary
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary

What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary
Health

Transgender care at issue in US Supreme Court's latest culture war fight

Dr. Susan Lacy had been caring for transgender patients for several years in Tennessee when, in 2023, everything changed.

Transgender care at issue in US Supreme Court's latest culture war fight
US

Trump names former NFL player Scott Turner as his pick for HUD secretary

Trump names former NFL player Scott Turner as his pick for HUD secretary

Trump names former NFL player Scott Turner as his pick for HUD secretary
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as US trade representative to ramp up tariff plans

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as his new U.S. trade representative, elevating a key veteran of his first-term trade

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as US trade representative to ramp up tariff plans
Business|Election|Political|US

What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November

What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus

MSCI's global equities index edged lower and the dollar slipped with Treasury yields on Wednesday as investors digested the latest economic data and the

Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus
Business|US

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary
US

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary

Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary
Business|Economy|US

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
Election|US

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks

Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple

Trump says he’ll leave abortion to the states. It won’t be so simple
Election|Political|US

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

Donald Trump Jr. has become a prominent player in his father’s political orbit and the Make America Great Again movement

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Election|US

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration

The chair of the Democratic National Committee has informed party leaders that the organization will elect his successor just days after Donald Trump is inaugurated

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration
Election|Political|US

What is Project 2025 and how is it connected to Trump?

President-elect Donald Trump has named several high-profile conservatives associated with "Project 2025" to his administration despite repeatedly distancing himself from the

What is Project 2025 and how is it connected to Trump?
US

After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan

U.S.

After long wrangling, Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan
Crime|Political|US

US court dismisses appeal in Trump classified documents case

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday dismissed an attempt to revive the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally retaining classified documents after prosecutors said they no longer

US court dismisses appeal in Trump classified documents case
Business|Economy|US

Trump taps Kevin Hassett to head National Economic Council

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Kevin Hassett, who was a key economic adviser in his first term, to chair his National Economic Council, which helps set domestic and

Trump taps Kevin Hassett to head National Economic Council
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump plans no exemption for oil imports under new tariff plan, sources say

U.S.

Trump plans no exemption for oil imports under new tariff plan, sources say
Election

Trump chooses US COVID policy critic Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose Stanford academic and U.S.

Trump chooses US COVID policy critic Bhattacharya to lead NIH
US

How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms

U.S.

How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms
Crime|Economy|Finance|US

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say

Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say
Opinion|Political|US

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump

Texas pivots from feuding with Biden over the border to providing the blueprint for Trump
Business|Economy|Health|US

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal

7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal
US

Biden proposes expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs

U.S.

Biden proposes expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs
Health|Political|Science|US

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science

One major challenge facing Trump’s chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science
Election|Political|US

Harris' campaign leaders say there was a 'price to be paid' for shortened campaign against Trump

The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign say they simply didn’t have enough time to execute a winning strategy against Donald Trump

Harris' campaign leaders say there was a 'price to be paid' for shortened campaign against Trump
Opinion|Political|US

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access

Trump team looks to allay GOP concerns about RFK Jr’s past support for abortion access
Political|US|World

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health

‘Drastic and terrible impact’: What Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary could mean for global health