In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

All of Trump’s nominees must face questioning in Senate confirmation hearings

For the Senate to go into recess specifically to avoid its constitutional duties would be a shameful first in American history.

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees

The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.

Gaetz among least favored Trump Cabinet nominees in new survey

President-elect Trump’s attorney general nominee, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), is among the least favored of his Cabinet nominees, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Stop Pretending Trump Is Not Who We Are

If we haven’t learned our lesson now, when will we learn it?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Trump Allies Push Him to Block Thune From Becoming Senate G.O.P. Leader

Advisers to the president-elect, who already has a strong hold on congressional Republicans, want him to tighten his grip by torpedoing the bid of the establishment front-runner for the post.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Navarro: 'We're not going to have a Trump Cabinet' with Thune or Cornyn leading Senate GOP

Former White House aide Peter Navarro questioned whether President-elect Trump’s nominees could get confirmed if either Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) or Sen. John Cornyn (R -Texas) is elected as Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’

Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become President-elect Trump’s national intelligence director opens a new chapter in a whirlwind national political career that largely launched alongside the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s Was Covered by Partisan Media

Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as a brilliant move. Left-leaning publications called it weird.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Harris, Trump pull out all the stops

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Harris, Trump pull out all the stops Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

FBI says it stopped attempt on Trump's life

The FBI says it thwarted an assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. The FBI says the plot is tied to a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which the U.S. considers a terrorist ...

A look at the state of the Trump, Harris campaigns

With 12 days to go until Election Day, Robert Costa takes a big-picture view of the presidential race and what the Trump and Harris campaigns are prioritizing.

Politics - CBS News - October 24

Looking ahead after a Trump victory

Robert Costa looks at the factors that helped decide the presidential election, including race, gender and class, as well as a global trend of rejecting incumbents following the economic ravages of ...

Trump campaign slams comments by Biden

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in battleground Georgia as his campaign criticized President Biden for saying of Trump, "We gotta lock him up. Politically lock him out." The White House ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Is Biden’s legacy dependent on a Trump defeat?

For a one-term president, the incumbent has a substantial record — which could easily be unwound

World - Financial Times - November 1

Trump and Biden Meet at the White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump, Biden meet at White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, where the two political foes shook hands in front of reporters. The two sat in the Oval Office for ...

Biden suggests he'd like to smack 'macho guys' during final campaign stop

He made his final Harris campaign stop in his birthplace, Scranton, Pa.

The data behind where Harris, Trump make campaign stops

With 15 days until Election Day, where candidates go can be crucial to their chances of winning. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains why Vice President ...

Trump, Harris kick into high gear at Saturday campaign stops

U.S. presidential candidates, former President Trump and Vice President Harris, are kicking into high gear at Saturday’s campaign stops, visiting battleground states and looking to turn out voters ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory

He could also take tougher steps to stymie decarbonisation efforts next time around

World - Financial Times - October 28

Former Puerto Rico Mayor says Trump should be 'stopped'

Former San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas over the comments made at former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Trump to rally on East Coast; Harris to make stops in Michigan

Former President Donald Trump is slated to rally in three battleground states on the East Coast today.

Trump and Harris make last campaign stops before Election Day

As voters prepare to head to the polls, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris focus on critical battleground states. CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Joel ...

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he's getting testy about it

Health - ABC News - November 5

Trump ally: Ukraine focus is to achieve ‘peace and stop the killing’

Spokesperson for Trump’s presidential transition effort said Bryan Lanza had not been speaking on behalf of president-elect. US elections 2024 – live updates A senior adviser to Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Europe could try to stop — or get around — damaging Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's U.S. election win has left Europe scrabbling to work out how it will be able to contain — or counter — probable tariffs on its exports to the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Podesta: US climate action will not stop despite Trump election

White House climate adviser John Podesta on Monday sought to reassure the world that the U.S. would move forward on combating climate change despite the election of President-elect Trump, who has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Democrats Knocked on Lots of Doors in Pennsylvania. It Didn’t Stop Trump.

Democrats knocked on a lot more doors in Pennsylvania than Republicans did. It wasn’t enough to overcome a wave of support for Donald Trump.