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.

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. 

Tariffs, Courts & Cabinet Pick
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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

Trump responds to Newsom's plan to 'Trump-proof' California

President-elect Donald Trump clapped back at Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.

Trump Cabinet 2024
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As Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, Battleground delivers an exclusive look at the key players and policies that will define the next four years. From Marco Rubio's surprise appointment as Secretary of State to the implications of a potential Republican trifecta in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines how Trump's agenda could reshape America. Plus, a deep dive into Trump's evolving relationship with Big Tech executives and what his mass deportation plans could mean for Michigan's crucial auto i

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Is progressive politics dead in California? Experts weigh in

With counties turning red and liberal politicians getting ousted during the last election, the question on many people's minds is: Is progressive politics dead in California?

Trump continues to build out cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet further took shape on Monday after a string of nominations. While not formally announced, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is expected to be nominated as Trump's Secretary of State.

Alameda County supervisors face critical decision on interim DA after Price recall

With Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on her way out after being ousted in a recall election, county supervisors must select an interim replacement before a successor is chosen by voters in the 2026 election.

What Happens Next in 2024?
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As America begins to process Donald Trump's historic return to the White House, Battleground kicks off a special week of coverage examining what his second term could mean for the nation. From the economy that decided the election to the emergence of a new "Red Wall" in the South, S.E. Cupp and expert analysts break down the policies, politics, and implications of Trump's sweeping victory. Plus, exclusive insights into the surprise Senate upset in Pennsylvania that has further reshaped the balance of powe

SF's Prop K measure to close down part of Great Highway passes, supporters say

San Francisco's Proposition K, the measure to determine if part of the Great Highway would be closed to vehicle traffic alongside Ocean Beach, has passed.

Congressman Ro Khanna hosts town hall post 2024 presidential election

It was standing room only at Sunnyvale Middle School for Congressman Ro Khanna's monthly town hall meeting, only four days after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. 

49ers' Nick Bosa fined for 'Make America Great Again' hat in postgame interview

After crashing a postgame interview calling attention to his "Make America Great Again" hat, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is fined for the controversial move, according to sources.

FEMA official fired for directing hurricane relief away from Trump supporters' homes

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official who instructed Hurricane Milton relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs has been removed from her role, a FEMA spokesperson tells Fox News, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is investigating the federal agency over the controversy. 

Black Americans report racist text messages nationwide: Details

Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.