Dec 12 Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans who oppose Trump By Jill Colvin, Lisa Mascaro, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Sen. Joni Ernst is facing an aggressive pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump’s allies, complete with threats of primary challengers. Continue reading
Dec 12 WATCH: Trump rings opening bell at NY Stock Exchange, celebrates Time magazine cover By Michelle L. Price, David Bauder, Associated Press The honors Thursday for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump's remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump invites China's Xi to his presidential inauguration, even as he threatens Beijing with tariffs By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump with the move is extending a diplomatic olive branch even as he threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods once he becomes president. Continue reading
Dec 12 Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes in historic single-day act of clemency By Colleen Long, Associated Press The White House says it's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 5:40 Several Trump nominees visit Capitol Hill to build support for their confirmations By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz Christopher Wray's resignation comes as President-elect Trump’s pick for the position, Kash Patel, met with senators to gain support for his nomination. He was just one of several Trump nominees on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 10:59 Can the nation unite after the divisive election? Political analysts share insights By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Frank Carlson For the past two years, Judy Woodruff has been exploring the deep divisions we see playing out every day in the country. As we wrap up the year, she recently sat down with a panel of noted thinkers to talk… Continue watching
Dec 11 7 key dates before Trump returns to office By Kyle Midura Several procedural steps remain before the next Congress and president can get to work. Continue reading
Dec 11 FBI Director Wray says he will resign at end of Biden's term in January By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: House approves $895B defense bill that raises military pay, bans coverage of trans care for children of service members By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-140 and will next move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows. Continue reading
Dec 11 Attorneys see surge of LGBTQ+ parents seeking to adopt their children before new Trump term By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Project 2025, the 920-page document that lays out priorities for a second Trump term, envisions a federal government that uplifts families made up of a married mother and father, while undermining LGBTQ+ parents. Continue reading