FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing for a possible forced exit under Trump

Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence?

Former Democratic congresswoman, 43, has been publicly suspected of being ‘groomed’ by Russia. US politics live – latest updates Tulsi Gabbard’s biography has some rare distinctions, including ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Harris leading Trump among women, exit poll shows

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among women nationally, a new CBS News exit poll shows. John Dickerson breaks down the numbers.

Exit polls 2024: Deep economic discontent with Biden drove voters to Trump

Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.

How Donald Trump won, according to NBC News Exit Poll

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, NBC News projects — overcoming polls, prosecutions and other pitfalls that appeared to be standing in his way over a two-year ...

Breaking down the exit polls after Trump's projected win as president

Voters didn't just make their opinions heard at the ballot box, they also shared their thoughts on the country in exit polls. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has a look at ...

More voters saw Trump as the candidate of change: Exit poll analysis

Claiming superior leadership and casting himself as the true agent of change were keys to Donald Trump’s election victory, an ABC News exit poll found.

Bessent and Lutnick lead Trump Treasury job race after Paulson exits

Billionaire says ‘complex’ financial ties triggered withdrawal from consideration for top US economy role

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Harris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US president

With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.

Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists

Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. US elections 2024 – live updates Republicans are already laying the ground ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump, Harris camps prepare to ‘go to the mattress’ in election legal battles

Hours after Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday upon serving a four-month stint for evading a congressional subpoena, the onetime adviser to former President Trump sounded the alarm about ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action

Step by step, Donald J. Trump and his allies are following the strategies that caused chaos four years ago. Election officials say they are ready this time.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Fraud, lawsuits, chaos: how Trump is preparing to contest the 2024 election

Unlike 2020, experts say there’s a much more organized effort to subvert the vote this time – here’s what to know. Donald Trump has left little doubt that he will contest the results of the 2024 ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Four More Years of Unpredictability? The World Prepares for Trump’s Return.

Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with both allies and adversaries. Notably, he has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport ...

World - The New York Times - November 6

Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return

Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policy

World - Financial Times - November 6

As Trump prepares for 2nd term, what it means for health care issues

Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night’s election, and that could mean major changes to the health care landscape.

Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump

China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analysts

World - Financial Times - November 7

White House preparing for peaceful transition of power to Trump administration

President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential election as the Biden administration prepares to leave the White House. CBS News ...

Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win

France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump begins to fill Cabinet positions as he prepares for a second term

President-elect Trump is beginning to fill his top spots in his administration. On Truth Social, Trump announced former ICE director Tom Homan will be his "border czar." He has also nominated New ...

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.

Tariff test for EU as Trump prepares to squeeze trade partners

Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Bitcoin surges as pro-crypto Trump prepares for second term

Bitcoin is surging and some are attributing it to former President Donald Trump winning a second term in the White House. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what a pro-crypto Trump presidency ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom preparing to "Trump-proof" his state

Governors in blue states are preparing to push back against the incoming Trump administration's agenda. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to "Trump-proof" ...

The Memo: Trump leans into populism, crudeness and possibly a second term

Former President Trump is leaning into a mix of populism, aggression and outright crudeness in the final stretch of the election campaign — and it might work. Trump appears to believe that the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Trump and Vance possible targets of China-backed cyber attack

It is reported the Republican candidates' phones may have been among the targets of a broader cyber attack.

Migrant families worry over possible family separations if Trump wins

With the U.S. just days away from an election that could see former President Trump back in office, some undocumented migrants fear family separations.

WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'

Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”

30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins

U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, according to two U.S. officials.

Details on possible Trump administration picks, new Chief of Staff Susie Wiles

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, to be his new chief of staff when he retakes the Oval Office in January. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick

John Paulson said he would remain in involved in implementing economic policies of President-elect Donald Trump

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Trump's Cabinet moves hand Ron DeSantis a gift — but possibly with strings attached

Ron DeSantis will have a chance to put another stamp on state politics with a big appointment if Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state. But one major question hangs over that opportunity: How ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

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