Trump’s Gorka pick met with outrage: he’s ‘as dangerous as he is unqualified’

Sebastian Gorka tapped by Trump to combat terrorism: What to know

President-elect Trump named Sebastian Gorka to join his national security team, specifically as the deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counter terrorism. Gorka, who Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Ex-official exits running for Trump team over Sebastian Gorka appointment

Michael Anton, national security official in first Trump term, reportedly removed name from contention over feud. A frontrunner to be deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump’s greatest feat has been convincing ordinary Americans that he’s on their side. He is not | George Monbiot

The Republican candidate embodies all the worst aspects of capitalism, condensed into human form. Dear US voters, in the spirit in which I would beg a dear friend not to get a facial tattoo, I’m ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Trump says he wants vaccine skeptic RFK Jr to ‘take care of health’ if he wins

Republican adds Kennedy’s remit would include women’s health and says Liz Cheney should be placed in a war zone. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump said late on Thursday that he ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Chris Christie blasts Mark Cuban’s remarks about female Trump supporters: He ‘doesn’t think before he talks’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) criticized billionaire Mark Cuban for his comments about former President Trump not wanting to be “challenged” by women. “Cuban has a history of saying ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

When Trump says he’s going to ‘protect’ women, he means ‘control’ them | Arwa Mahdawi

Rights we have taken for granted can, as we saw with the overturning of Roe v Wade, be suddenly yanked away. “Hello, I’d like a line of credit, please.” Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Hong Kong leader warns Trump not to interfere after he says he would free Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong’s top leader on Tuesday warned President-elect Donald Trump not to interfere in the Chinese territory’s internal affairs after he said he would “100%” free the imprisoned pro-democracy ...

Biden says he leaves Trump with 'strong' climate foundation he can build on 'if they choose to do so'

Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Biden said Sunday he is leaving President-elect Trump with a “strong” climate foundation that can be built on “if they choose to do so.” “It’s no ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

'He is not Mitt Romney and he is not Donald Trump': Romney's Senate successor makes an early mark

It took Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, just a few weeks to make his mark on the Senate — even before he'd actually take the oath of office to replace retiring Sen.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Trump calls for investigation of 'rumors' he plans to sell Trump Media stock

Donald Trump, majority owner of the Truth Social operator Trump Media, defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 8

What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election? Experts weigh in.

Trump's third campaign for president has played out alongside the four criminal cases against him. Where they go could very well depend on whether he's elected.

Trump’s Biggest Con: Pretending He’s on the Side of Working Men and Women

He’s even more antilabor and pro-plutocrat than orthodox Republicans.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico

Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Biden says ‘garbage’ remark was aimed at comedian, not Trump supporters

Edited video clip of president’s remarks suggests he insulted Trump backers, but his wording is unclear. Joe Biden put out a statement that he had “meant to say” earlier on Tuesday that a pro-Trump ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election -- or loses?

As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, here's what could happen in each of his four criminal cases should he be reelected, versus what he faces if he's not.

Trump: Advisers told him not to say he would be ‘protector’ of women

Former President Trump said Wednesday that his advisers had counseled him against describing himself as a "protector" for women, a phrase he used in late September as he sought to make up ground ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump says he would 'protect' women, 'whether the women like it or not'

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would "protect" women "whether the women like it or not," a comment the Harris campaign immediately pounced on.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election

The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

If Trump wins the election, he could seize control of America’s courts

Trump, emboldened by the immunity ruling, wants to strengthen his grip on the courts. ‘With a supreme court that has basically said Donald Trump can be a king, there will be no checks on him’. If ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Trump tells ABC he expects a winner to be declared election night

Trump claims he has "a substantial lead," but acknowledges he could lose.

Trump doesn't rule out banning vaccines if he wins

In an interview with NBC News, Trump said that a push by RFK Jr. to remove fluoride in water "sounds OK to me" and he wouldn't rule out banning vaccines.

Trump says he 'shouldn’t have left' the White House in 2021

Former President Trump said Sunday that he “shouldn’t have left” the White House in 2021. Speaking at a rally in Lititz, Pa., the former president confirmed Democrats’ concerns about him not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Trump says he could lose: 'Bad things could happen'

Former President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he could imagine losing the presidential election to Vice President Harris. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl talked to the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump indicates he is open to RFK Jr’s proposal to ban vaccines if elected

RFK Jr, an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control over public health policy if he wins. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has suggested vaccines could ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Liz Cheney: Trump 'knows what he's doing' with violent rhetoric

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said former President Trump “knows what he’s doing” with violent rhetoric about her on the campaign trail. “He knows what he’s doing. He knows it’s a threat to ...