Nov 07 Trump names campaign manager Susie Wiles as next White House chief of staff By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 8:56 Health officials concerned about RFK Jr.’s influence in Trump administration By Amna Nawaz Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has used his platform to spread misleading and false claims about vaccine safety, is expected to play a significant public health role in the next Trump administration. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Richard Besser,… Continue watching
Nov 07 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin holds briefing on transition of power after Trump election win By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution — “and that is precisely what you will continue to do.”… Continue reading
Nov 07 Interactive: How key groups of Americans voted in 2024 By News Desk Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Tuesday's election with support from some demographic groups who have favored him in the past, as well as wider margins from others that have been traditional Democratic strongholds, according to AP VoteCast data. Continue reading
Nov 07 White evangelical voters show steadfast support for Donald Trump’s presidency By Peter Smith, Associated Press Trump’s strongest supporters among evangelical leaders can likely expect the kind of White House access they had in the first Trump term. Continue reading
Nov 07 Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on U.S. vote By Associated Press The Kremlin earlier welcomed Trump’s claim that he could negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine “in 24 hours” but emphasized that it will wait for concrete policy steps. Continue reading
Nov 07 Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump’s 2020 defeat toast his White House return By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Trump's praise of Jan. 6 defendants was a centerpiece of his campaign, with rallies honoring them as heroes featuring a song he collaborated on with a group of jailed rioters. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell holds news conference following interest rate meeting By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed's future moves are now more uncertain in the aftermath of the election, given that Trump's economic proposals have been widely flagged as potentially inflationary. Continue reading
Nov 07 For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope By Melina Walling, Associated Press Trump’s first term in office was marked by a particularly troubled period, when he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: ‘America endures,’ Biden says in first address after Trump victory By Associated Press The president-elect now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20. Continue reading