Pam Bondi gets into fiery clash with Democratic senators during confirmation hearing: ‘Not going to be bullied by you’
US attorney general designee Pam Bondi fended off onslaughts from California Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla at her confirmation hearing Wednesday, both of whom grilled her about President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump advisers say Ukraine war will take months to resolve
Two Trump associates described the Day One promises as a combination of campaign bluster and a lack of appreciation of the intractability of the conflict and the time it takes to staff up a new administration.
Trump praises Israel-Hamas hostage deal that his envoy pushed Netanyahu to accept after ‘historic victory’ over Biden
President-elect Donald Trump praised the new Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage exchange deal that his special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept, officials say.
Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
Trump won the Wolverine State for the second time in three consecutive White House bids Nov. 5, while Republicans squeaked out a majority in the state House of Representatives
Rubio Will Likely Confront Tensions With Trump’s Policy in Latin America
As the country’s top diplomat, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, who has a special interest in Latin America, would be tasked with navigating Donald Trump’s efforts to expand U.S. influence.
Secretary of State pick Marco Rubio says ongoing Ukraine aid ‘not realistic or prudent’
The Florida senator told colleagues during his confirmation hearing that neither Russia nor Ukraine can achieve ultimate victory
Zuckerberg Will Host a Party for Trump’s Inauguration
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, is one of several tech leaders expected to play a high-profile role in celebrating the new administration next week.
NY, NJ Republicans pushing to double SALT deduction cap to $20K — but could go as high as $100K
New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew said “inflation” has so “ravaged” taxpayers since then that the SALT cap would have to “at least double.”