A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances
Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.
Trust in military rebounding among Americans, who want the government to spend more on national defense: survey
Americans are showing rising confidence in the military after years of decline and supporting increased military spending as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, according to the latest Reagan National Defense Survey.
Senate Dems keeping powder dry on Trump nominees: ‘Good-faith consideration’
A handful of Senate Democrats are taking an unexpectedly conciliatory approach toward President-elect Donald Trump’s slate of Cabinet nominees, even pledging to be “open-minded” when the confirmation process begins.
How Much Did Trump, Biden and Harris Raise? A Stunning $4.7 Billion.
That figure, which includes totals from the three presidential contenders’ main allied groups, emerged in the final federal filings of a staggeringly expensive campaign.
Tim Walz admits he’s a ‘little surprised’ he, Harris lost in first interviews since Trump defeat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz lamented losing the 2024 race for the first time in a series of local media interviews this week, with the Democrat admitting he was a “little surprised” that he and Vice President Kamala Harris were defeated. “It felt like at the rallies, at the things I was going to, the shops…
Air Force Not Ready to Stop Buying Human-Piloted Jets
Elon Musk has mocked the Air Force for continuing to purchase expensive traditional fighter jets instead of drones. But military officials say human pilots are still needed.
The Consumer Bureau Is Likely Here to Stay, but Big Changes Await
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.
National Police Association backs Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director
The National Police Association on Friday gave its “full support” for President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of longtime adviser Kash Patel for FBI director as conservatives clamor to back him against liberal critics.
Democrat rep blasts 2024 party strategy: ‘Joe Biden should not have run for re-election’
“Joe Biden should not have run for re-election,” Huffman, 60, vented in an interview published Friday by Politico’s Playbook Deep Dive podcast.