Dec 12 Watch 8:17 Colorado community braces for possible mass deportations under Trump By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber President-elect Trump said he is willing to enlist the military to deport migrants and is open to new detention camps to facilitate those deportations. The comments are the latest on his key campaign pledge, mounting the largest deportation operation in… Continue watching
Dec 12 House Republicans pass bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but White House says Biden would veto it By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House has passed what was once a bipartisan effort to expand the number of federal district trial court judgeships across the country. Continue reading
Dec 12 Poll shows what Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and RFK Jr. Cabinet nominations By Linley Sanders, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press As several of Trump’s choices for high-level positions in his administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from shows that Americans have their own doubts. Continue reading
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 11 Watch 5:28 Wray's resignation paves way for Trump's new choice to take charge of FBI By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat In a highly unusual move, the director of the FBI is stepping down. Christopher Wray announced he intends to leave his position when President-elect Trump takes office in January. It comes after Trump named Kash Patel as his nominee to… Continue watching
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 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