Pete Hegseth's US Senate confirmation hearings begin

Confirmation hearings begin today for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. The Republican-led Senate is expected to confirm most of his picks, but it's not clear if the more controversial ones will have enough support.

US Judge sentences Donald Trump to unconditional discharge

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, despite multiple attempts to get it called off. Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of "unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for Trump other than having the conviction on his record.

Congress to certify US election results

Monday marks four years since the deadly U.S. capitol attack. In 2021, Trump supporters stormed the capitol in an effort to stop the certification of the 2020 election. Vice President Kamala Harris will certify the election results.

A look back at politics in 2024

We knew in January that 2024 was going to be a memorable election year, but it was also defined by pardons, high-profile trials and a pair of assassination attempts.

Israel bombs Syria, Biden cabinet responds in final weeks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke from Jordan on the emerging situation in Syria. After rebels overthrew decades of reign from the Assad family, there is instability in the country. Now, as Israel bombs the country, the United States continues its position that creating diplomatic relations with the rebels is in the best interest of peaceful order in the region.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, despite previous promises that he would not do so. The pardon extends to Hunter's gun and tax charges.