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.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.

Newsom's proposed EV rebate under fire, as Tesla may not qualify

Governor Gavin Newsom is promising to continue the electric vehicle rebate program in California, but his new proposal could exclude Tesla through a market share cap.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

Here's who Trump has picked for his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced several more appointments to his administration this week after a setback with his first choice for attorney general.

Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.

Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.

What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid

Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.

Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?

President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.

Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open

President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.

Trump's cabinet picks and key appointments so far, and those still in the running

With the president-elect adding more cabinet members to his administration, here’s a look at the spots he still needs to fill and who are candidates for those roles.

Californians at crossroads in dealing with new Trump administration

The top Republican in California's State Assembly said Friday that he is reaching out to President-elect Donald Trump, asking him to partner with California when he assumes office in January 2025.

Pete Hegseth was flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat,' AP reports

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, was flagged by a fellow service member as a potential “Insider Threat" over a tattoo linked to far-right groups, AP reports.