Only 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, poll finds
While most Americans do not agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son, they have a more favorable view of his performance in the White House, a new poll shows.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as everyone braces for Trump
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
Biden is considering preemptive pardons for allies before he leaves office
The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.
What Trump’s 2nd term could mean for the housing market: Expert weighs in
The president-elect campaigned on a promise to make homeownership more affordable by lowering mortgage rates through policies aimed at knocking out inflation.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.
Smiling Hunter Biden seen in first photos since receiving presidential pardon
President Joe Biden pardoned his son in a surprise announcement Sunday evening.
Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.
Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.
Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator
President-elect Trump announced several more additions to his administration, including his choices for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy and NASA administrator.
No murder confession found in recordings seized from OJ Simpson's ex-bodyguard, police say
There was no evidence of a murder confession on the recordings, police said.
Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon
President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel’s $14B takeover of US Steel
President-elect Donald Trump pledges to stop Nippon Steel’s $14 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, emphasizing national security and domestic ownership concerns.
Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women
Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday, which has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits.