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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