Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Trump names controversial Matt Gaetz for US attorney general
The GOP now has control of both chambers after flipping the Senate. The part ended up with 53 seats to Democrats 47. One of those cabinet appointments was controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
The GOP now has control of both chambers after flipping the Senate. The part ended up with 53 seats to Democrats 47. One of those cabinet appointments was controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
Republicans complete US election sweep with control of House
Republicans have officially swept the election, winning enough seats to hold control of the U.S. House.
Republicans have officially swept the election, winning enough seats to hold control of the U.S. House.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term
Democratic governors and attorneys general are preparing for a tougher legal environment than they faced when he first took office eight years ago.
Democratic governors and attorneys general are preparing for a tougher legal environment than they faced when he first took office eight years ago.
Trump meets with Biden, appoints more to cabinet
Donald Trump returned to the White House for a sit down with President Biden on Wednesday as he made more of his cabinet picks known.
Donald Trump returned to the White House for a sit down with President Biden on Wednesday as he made more of his cabinet picks known.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress amid Trump nomination
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation effectively ends an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking against him launched by the Justice Department.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation effectively ends an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking against him launched by the Justice Department.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Tariffs, Courts & Cabinet Pick
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet in a historic Oval Office encounter, Battleground examines the key policies that will shape Trump's second term. From controversial tariff plans that could impact consumer prices to potential Supreme Court nominations that could reshape the judiciary for decades, S.E. Cupp explores what's ahead. Plus, breaking news on major cabinet appointments including Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and the surprising new roles for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a reimagined feder
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet in a historic Oval Office encounter, Battleground examines the key policies that will shape Trump's second term. From controversial tariff plans that could impact consumer prices to potential Supreme Court nominations that could reshape the judiciary for decades, S.E. Cupp explores what's ahead. Plus, breaking news on major cabinet appointments including Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and the surprising new roles for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a reimagined feder
Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
Musk, Ramaswamy head Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency", or what he calls the "DOGE" Department.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency", or what he calls the "DOGE" Department.
Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his new administration
President-elect Donald Trump has begun to fill key positions in his upcoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has begun to fill key positions in his upcoming administration.
GOP House majority shrinking as Trump fills cabinet
Republicans will have control over the White House, Senate, and potentially the U.S. House, but with Trump poaching some of those GOP House members, his slim majority is getting thinner by the day.
Republicans will have control over the White House, Senate, and potentially the U.S. House, but with Trump poaching some of those GOP House members, his slim majority is getting thinner by the day.
King County Exec Dow Constantine won't seek reelection in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.
Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority
As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.
As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.
Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to US House in Washington
Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has won reelection to Washington's U.S. House.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has won reelection to Washington's U.S. House.
Trump quickly building his cabinet
Trump's key members of his new cabinet include U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, and U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz.
Trump's key members of his new cabinet include U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, and U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz.