Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register, polling firm

President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer over a poll released shortly before Election Day that showed Vice President Harris…

Democrats Adjust Their Opposition to Trump

Democrats are not preparing a comprehensive opposition strategy against Donald Trump. Unlike in 2016, when elected officials, activists, and millions of voters rallied in a united front to counter his…

Gabbard struggles to win senators’ support ahead of confirmation fight

Tulsi Gabbard is facing significant challenges in her efforts to secure confirmation as the director of national intelligence, according to sources familiar with her Senate meetings. Nearly a half-dozen insiders,…

5 Facts About Biden’s 1,500 Acts of Clemency

President Biden pardoned 39 individuals and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others on Thursday, a sweeping move that comes after pressure from criminal justice advocates over the surprise pardon…

Trump Selects Financial Software Leader as Nominee for Social Security Administration Chief

President-elect Trump appointed financial software executive Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to head the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his upcoming administration. “Frank is a proven business leader with an exceptional…

Biden’s Clemency for His Son Hunter Shakes the Political Landscape

President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, sent shockwaves through the political landscape late Sunday. The president defended his actions in a statement, asserting that the charges against…

Trump May Turn to Acting Secretaries if Nominees Lack GOP Backing

President-elect Trump takes the stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. President-elect Trump may need…

The Memo: Trump Tariff Warning Clouds Economic Outlook

President-elect Trump addresses the House GOP conference on Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. President-elect Trump’s strong stance on tariffs is intensifying discussions about his economic strategy, poised to be a…

Trump Finalizes Agreement with Biden Administration for Next Transition Phase

After an extended delay, President-elect Trump has approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the White House, enabling officials to coordinate with counterparts in departments and agencies ahead of the…

Appeals Court Approves Dismissal of Trump’s Classified Documents Case

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday approved a request from special counsel Jack Smith to dismiss President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case, concluding the legal effort to charge him…