Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win, paving way for January inauguration
Congress has certified Donald Trump’s election victory, ensuring his inauguration as president on January 20. The process, typically a ceremonial step, was smoother compared to 2021 when a mob disrupted proceedings.
Melania Trump, Amazon partner to release new film about her life in theaters worldwide
The documentary will be executive produced by Mrs. Trump.
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.
Majority of Americans think Trump will control illegal immigration, not unify country, poll finds
A new Gallup poll shows Americans have mixed expectations for Trump’s second term.
Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel: 1 dead, several injured
Elon Musk stated the explosion was due to "very large fireworks and/or a bomb" in the truck's bed and not related to the vehicle itself.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
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.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office
What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.
Crypto markets surge after Trump's election victory
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
Trump nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Herschel Walker as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Judge rules Trump does not have immunity from hush money conviction
A judge denied Trump’s bid to dismiss his hush money conviction, rejecting claims tied to the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.