What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0

The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.

What we know about Trump's team for second term in White House

President-elect Donald Trump's team is taking shape for his second term in the White House. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey breaks down what's confirmed.

What we know about the upcoming Biden-Trump meeting at the White House

President Biden has promised a peaceful transition of power. Something the American public hasn't witnessed since 2016: The outgoing president hosting the incoming one, which President Biden will ...

Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words

It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

What to know about Project 2025 before Trump begins second White House term

Questions are emerging about the proposed changes in the Project 2025 conservative agenda after former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. ...

What to know about Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff

Trump campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will serve as White House chief of staff, the first woman — Republican or Democrat — ever to hold that position.

What Biden and Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election

Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump’s nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Groping, greed and the lust for great power: what Wagner’s Ring Cycle tells us about Trump v Harris

US politics may lack swords and spears, dragons and talking birds, but Wagner’s tale of money, power, rivalry and grudges still carries striking parallels with the US elections . ‘America is ready ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

What American history tells us about fear of immigrants

Immigrants, including those who arrived in America in desperate poverty, from very different cultures and societies, have overcome fearmongering, threats and violence to become accepted as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

What the stats tell us about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Jake Paul is a slight favorite to defeat the 58-year-old Mike Tyson, but will experience count? Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.

Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago

You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trump picks Susie Wiles for White House chief of staff

Susie Wiles, who led President-elect Trump’s campaign for the past two years, will serve as his chief of staff when he takes office in January. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump picks Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.

Trump's White House press secretary: 5 possible picks

As President-elect Trump fills out his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day, speculation is swirling inside Mar-A-Lago and across media circles about whom he might tap to fill the key role of White ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far

A look at those who have been and could be offered key positions when Trump takes office. Donald Trump , the former US president set to return to the White House in January for a second term, has ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

What Trump's election to the White House could mean for EVs

Republicans, led by Trump, have largely condemned EVs, claiming they are being forced upon consumers and that they will ruin the U.S. auto industry.

Business - CNBC - November 6

What Trump's return to the White House could mean for the economy and taxes

Voter frustration with their economic lives was central in propelling Donald Trump to a second term.

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

What to know about Trump's latest Cabinet picks

CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Bob Costa explains what to know about President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for his Cabinet and other administration roles.

What the White House revealed about new letter to Israel warning on Gaza aid consequences

The White House says letters like the one sent by the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to Israeli officials about Gaza aid have resulted in cooperation in the past. CBS News chief White ...

What weeks of early-voting data tell us about how Democrats and Republicans are turning out in 2024

So-called consistent voters — those people who regularly show up to vote in most elections — have already made substantial use of early in-person voting, particularly in the areas that tend to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

What an Iowa Poll From The Des Moines Register Could Tell Us About the 2024 Race

Sometimes outliers are early indicators, capturing something other polls just haven’t measured yet. Other times, they’re a fluke.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

Thirteen more members of the Trump administration penned an open letter backing up former White House chief of staff John Kelly's assertion that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock – US politics live

Former Trump official criticizes pick of far-right congressman’s as Republicans react with shock and evasion. Who is Matt Gaetz? Far-right congressman and Trump loyalist Trump cabinet: who’s ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

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 - 17 hours 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 ...

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 ...

Politics - CBS News - 16 hours ago

What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador

Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What to Know About Marco Rubio, Said to Be Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State

The three-term senator from Florida viciously criticized Donald J. Trump during the 2016 campaign but has since ingratiated himself and become a foreign policy adviser to Mr. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?

If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates

Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency

Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!

A shake-up is coming for Silicon Valley.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Small-cap stocks are ripping higher after Trump’s win. What history tells us might happen next.

The Russell 2000 index jumped 5.5% on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump’s electoral win.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

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