Joe Tate forms Detroit mayoral exploratory committee

With Mike Duggan telling the city he won't be running for mayor again, the political vacuum in Detroit is fast filling with interested candidates eyeing the executive seat.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.

Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.

President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Trump's Cabinet secretary picks complete: See who’s nominated

President-elect Donald Trump has selected television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans to fill the 15 key secretary roles. Here’s the full list.

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

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary.

Linda McMahon: A look at the background of Trump’s pick for Education secretary

The former WWE executive led the Small Business Administration during Donald Trump's first presidency, and she supported his campaigns with financial contributions and her leadership of outside groups.

Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban

While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.

Pete Hegseth paid woman after sex assault allegation, lawyer confirms

Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who’s been tapped by Donald Trump to be the next defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault, his attorney confirmed.

Farewell, Battleground
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In its season finale, Battleground delivers exclusive insights into Trump's controversial cabinet picks and the emerging power dynamics of his second term. From Matt Gaetz's shocking Attorney General nomination to Elon Musk's expanding influence in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines the personalities who will shape America's future. Plus, after months of comprehensive swing state coverage, the show concludes with a moving reflection on the state of American democracy and the journey that brought us here.

Trump Second Term Takes Shape
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Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state vo

Man uses racial slur during contentious Michigan Senate meeting on capitol gun ban

The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During a contentious hearing, one man giving testimony used a racial epithet while claiming the bill "targets white people."

Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.