Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan's decision eliminates one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of Trump’s return to office next month, but his lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal.
Judge rules Trump does not have immunity from hush money conviction
A judge denied Trump’s bid to dismiss his hush money conviction, rejecting claims tied to the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
ABC, Trump settle defamation lawsuit
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.
Trump says GOP will push to end daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said he is pushing to end daylight saving time, calling it costly and inconvenient.
Amazon joins Meta in donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
The donations come after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he was “optimistic" about Trump’s second term in the White House.
Trump extends invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Trump named Time's 'Person of the Year'
President-elect Donald Trump has been honored as Time magazine’s "Person of the Year" and will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Time to name Trump 'Person of the Year' for second time
Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton and Elon Musk were also finalists on the list.
Trump picks San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for spot in his administration
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he's choosing San Francisco attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a job in his administration – specifically to be assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice.
Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his
Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta takes steps to 'Trump proof' public places
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta is speaking out, saying the state is ready to take a stand against any effort by the incoming Trump administration to prevent mass arrests and deportations.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator
President-elect Trump announced several more additions to his administration, including his choices for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy and NASA administrator.
State lawmakers begin quest to 'Trump-proof' California
A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.
Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.