Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’

Trump says he plans to announce Doug Burgum as Department of Interior head

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First ...

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

Fetterman says Trump is ‘strongest that he’s been in the three cycles’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said on Sunday that President-elect Trump was in the strongest position of the past three cycles when running for president in 2024. In an interview on CNN's "State of ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Gallego says he will give Hegseth 'opportunity' to 'explain' past comments

Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) declined to say on Sunday whether he intends to vote to confirm President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth, saying he ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Jeffries says he would not ‘characterize’ Tulsi Gabbard as a Russian asset

Democrats like Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.) have called former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence — a “Russian asset.” House ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Manhattan DA says he's against dismissing Trump's "hush money" conviction

Manhattan, New York, District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his team of prosecutors are vowing to oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" conviction and suggesting they ...

Vance says he's met prospective FBI director candidates with Trump

Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) revealed the Trump team is interviewing candidates to lead the FBI, a sign of plans to boot current Director Christopher Wray. Vance’s comments came amid a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it

For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever ...

Trump thinks he won a mandate to change America. History says otherwise.

Newly elected presidents tend to overestimate the mandate they’ve been given, assuming they’ve won a sweeping endorsement for their entire agenda.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz says he's withdrawing

Matt Gaetz said he is withdrawing his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Putin says Russia used new missile in strike on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine. The new attack follows Ukrainian strikes on Russian soil this week that used U.S.-made ...

Trump transition live updates: Trump taps longtime ally as agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.

Matt Gaetz says he isn't coming back to Congress

“I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch,” Gaetz said Friday.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Matt Gaetz says he doesn't plan on returning to Congress

Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.

Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.

In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Von Miller feels he's in a "good spot" in return from suspension

Von Miller was back on the Bills' practice field on Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Michigan congressional candidate Paul Junge on what he's hearing from voters

Paul Junge is the Republican running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District against Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet. Junge joined CBS News to discuss his race and what he's hearing from voters.

Paul Mescal on what he learned from working with Denzel Washington

Paul Mescal discusses his experience working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II," and what it was like to work on intense scenes together.

‘He’s ready’: Rúben Amorim’s rapid rise from obscurity to Premier League

Before Portuguese’s first Manchester United game, the people who know him well explain how he got this far. The road from the Portuguese third tier to Portman Road is a unique journey and one that ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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