A Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics Desk
Bills on abortion and immigration provided a glimpse into how Democrats will approach the second Donald Trump presidency.
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Norah O'Donnell signs off from CBS Evening News anchor desk
Today will be CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell's final night in the anchor chair. She's not going far: She will still be a part of the CBS News family as a senior ...CBS News - 1h -
House sends first immigration bill to Trump’s desk
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Laken Riley Act heads to Trump's desk for signature
Congress passed an immigration measure called the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, sending President Trump the first bill of his second term. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall ...CBS News - 17h -
A Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics Desk
Bills on abortion and immigration provided a glimpse into how Democrats will approach the second Donald Trump presidency.NBC News - 17h -
House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump's desk
The legislation expands the federal government's mandate to detain undocumented immigrants.CBS News - 19h -
Adams argues Democrats left him behind amid political, legal battles
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Trump's Jan. 6 pardons split the GOP: From the Politics Desk
Of all the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, the one that reverberated the most across Washington was his move to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.NBC News - 1d -
Trump said letter from Biden left in Resolute Desk was ‘inspirational’
President Trump on Tuesday said that the letter the former President Biden left him in the Resolute Desk was inspirational and nice, saying he appreciated the outreach. “It was a very nice letter. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says Biden left him ‘an inspirational-type letter’ in Resolute desk
President Trump described the letter that former President Biden left for him in the Resolute desk in the Oval Office as an inspirational letter that advised him to enjoy his term and emphasized ...NBC News - 1d -
Davos Reaction to Trump 2.0: Buckled Up and Ready for New Term
The global elite know Donald Trump better than almost anyone after his first presidency shocked boardrooms and foreign capitals.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Live updates from Trump's first full day of second term
President Trump signed hundreds of executive actions after his presidential inauguration on Monday.CBS News - 2d -
Here are the biggest fights Democrats are bracing for in Trump's second term
House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term and Republicans control all levers of power in Washington. Trump, who ...The Hill - 2d -
A tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics Desk
America got a long look Monday at two Donald Trumps, one in his official inaugural address and one in a free-wheeling second speech inside the Capitol.NBC News - 2d -
Swing state voters from PA, NC share hopes for America in a second Trump term
Voters and small business owners in the swing states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina speak to ABC News about their hopes for President Trump and America.ABC News - 2d -
Senior adviser to Trump gives preview of what to expect from his second term
Jason Miller, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term, from executive actions to campaign promises.CBS News - 3d -
What to expect from Donald Trump on 1st day of 2nd term
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker and NBC’s Hallie Jackson join TODAY to preview Donald Trump’s return to the White House and executive actions he plans to take.NBC News - 3d -
Democrats nonplussed by their prospects want ‘political exorcism’
Democrats are down in the dumps this inauguration weekend, and their hopes are not being lifted when they look at their prospects for winning back the White House in 2028. As President-elect Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk
After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.NBC News - 6d -
Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live
House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump. Here’s what Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name th e ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their high-stakes confirmation hearings kick off next week, marking a ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
What US workers can expect from Trump’s second term
New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote workFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term
Health care and government were the top two drivers of job creation in 2023 and 2024, but that could change under a new administration.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
The politics of the California fires are already looming large for both parties: From the Politics Desk
As officials race to get the California wild fires under control, the politics of disaster relief already looms large for both political parties.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Musk and the new political playbook
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust StarmerFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call
Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk
After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term
The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump
Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Democrats still underestimate Trump
Despite his greatest political win, and arguably America’s greatest presidential recovery, Trump’s opponents continue to act as though his success is a fluke.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Mike Johnson won re-election as House speaker with a boost from Donald Trump, but his challenges with a narrow Republican majority are only beginning.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY for an in-depth look at the political landscape of 2025. She discusses President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration, his plans for mass ...NBC News - Jan. 1
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Trump says he would like to meet with Putin soon to ‘get that war ended’
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