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Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’

November 27, 2024 12:51pm EST

The "attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" according to Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction

November 27, 2024 11:05am EST

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

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

November 26, 2024 9:35pm EST

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

November 26, 2024 3:27pm EST

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

November 25, 2024 8:12pm EST

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 cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

November 25, 2024 5:07pm EST

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden

November 25, 2024 12:03pm EST

Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden.

Minnesota-raised turkeys set to be pardoned at the White House

November 25, 2024 11:42am EST

Turkeys raised in Minnesota went through a rigorous process to be pardoned by President Joe Biden.

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

November 25, 2024 11:04am EST

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.

Here's who Trump has picked for his administration

November 23, 2024 4:30pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump announced several more appointments to his administration this week after a setback with his first choice for attorney general.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

November 23, 2024 8:58am EST

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Trump nominates former NFL player Scott Turner as housing and urban development secretary

November 22, 2024 9:08pm EST

Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.

Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

November 22, 2024 7:26pm EST

Scott Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

November 22, 2024 2:50pm EST

The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.

5 things to know about Pam Bondi

November 22, 2024 12:07pm EST

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.

Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general

November 21, 2024 7:20pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.

Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far

November 21, 2024 7:15pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.