Nov 19 Trump to nominate TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services By Fatima Hussein, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican in 2022 and as a an outspoken supporter of Trump. Continue reading
Nov 19 Trump picks billionaire and transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary. Continue reading
Nov 19 Prosecutors in Trump's hush money say they oppose dismissing his conviction By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press New York prosecutors say they oppose any effort to dismiss Trump’s hush money conviction, but they might be open to delaying his sentencing until after his impending second term. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:18 Will the Senate serve as a check on Trump's power or pave the way for his agenda? By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The Senate returns to Washington facing more tough decisions about controversial nominations by Donald Trump. It comes as the president-elect is also pushing to bypass the Senate entirely in confirming his key appointments. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports and takes… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 8:58 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the fight over Trump's Cabinet picks By Amna Nawaz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks that are sparking controversy, how voters feel about the economy and the… Continue watching
Nov 18 Trump chooses former Rep. Sean Duffy for transportation secretary By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Duffy is also a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect. Continue reading
Nov 18 Biden asks for nearly $100 billion in disaster aid, 'urgently needed' after Hurricanes Helene and Milton By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden said he has met firsthand with those harmed by the storms and he heard what residents and businesses needed from the federal government. Continue reading
Nov 18 Steve Bannon's border wall charity scheme trial delayed until February By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Bannon — who recently finished serving federal prison time for a contempt of Congress conviction — had been due to go on trial next month on state charges related to the defunct “We Build The Wall” campaign. He has pleaded… Continue reading
Nov 18 Lawyer says Hegseth paid woman after allegation of sex assault but he denies wrongdoing By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated… Continue reading
Nov 18 7 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Hegseth has lobbied Donald Trump to release service members accused of war crimes. Continue reading