Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot

The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.

Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings

The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs

The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."

Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released

In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Trump, Vance Inaugural Parade: 7,500 participants to march through DC

Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance. 

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Whitmer says she'll look to find 'common ground' with Trump

As the president-elect prepares to move back into The White House, the governor revealed for the first time that she has used back channels to send this peace offering message to him.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day

After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.

Musk clashes with MAGA over H-1B visas: Where does Trump stand?

It appears Donald Trump is siding with Elon Musk in his very public dispute with some on the right about the use of H-1B visas for foreign workers.