Nov 13 Trump returns to Washington with promises to turn the federal government upside down By Chris Megerian, Associated Press He also hinted that he may not want to leave when his term is over. Continue reading
Nov 13 Ted Olson, conservative lawyer who argued Bush recount and same-sex marriage cases, dies at 84 By Associated Press Former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, who served two Republican presidents as one of the country’s best known conservative lawyers and successfully argued on behalf of same-sex marriage, died Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence By Michelle L. Price, Adriana Gomez Licon, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Gabbard hasn’t worked directly in the intelligence community, outside of House committees. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump taps Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state. Here are 5 things to know By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press As vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Rubio now often discusses foreign military and economic threats, particularly China. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general By Michelle L. Price, Adriana Gomez Licon, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation's top prosecutor. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: What's Next for American Democracy -- Views from Arizona Moderated by PBS News Hour’s Stephanie Sy, the panel discussion explores the results of the 2024 election, with a particular eye on religion’s influence on American political life. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump appoints 4 campaign advisers to new White House positions By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Donald Trump is bringing four advisers from his campaign into his new White House as deputy chiefs of staff, including two longtime aides and the political director who played a key role in his victory. Continue reading
Nov 13 WATCH: Biden and Xi will meet face-to-face during conference in Peru, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The meeting comes as Beijing braces for Donald Trump's return to the White House. Continue reading
Nov 13 Senate Republicans elect John Thune of South Dakota as next majority leader, beating candidate backed by Trump allies By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a secret ballot vote. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump picks Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel. Here are 4 things to know By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long rejected a Palestinian state in territory previously seized by Israel and has repeatedly signaled his staunch support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading