2024 Election
Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests
There's the prospect that his second administration could face many of the same perils as his first, when there were influence-peddling scandals.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
Recess appointments would be a significant shift in power away from the Senate.
Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
Kennedy abandoned his presidential bid after striking a deal to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within his ranks.
What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary
She was vilified this year for a story she told in her book about killing her dog.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary
Hegseth has served in the military, although he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the outcome of the election.
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.
Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber.
Will Trump’s hush money conviction stand? A judge will rule on the president-elect’s immunity claim
Judge Merchan has said he will rule Tuesday on the president-elect's request to toss his conviction because of a Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents broad protection from prosecution.
Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump made one of his first additions to his upcoming administration.
Alameda councilmember Trish Spencer avoids reprimand for intoxicated incident
A day after Trish Spencer lost reelection to the Alameda city council, she avoided a reprimand following an intoxicated incident in Long Beach during a city-funded trip last month.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
The legislation, if approved, would repeal the provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
Trump’s shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says
The delay is holding up the federal government’s ability to begin processing security clearances for potentially hundreds of Trump administration national security appointees.
Betty Duong, Margaret Abe-Koga lead in Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors races
Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Joe Simitian are terming out.
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Transition discussions are expected to ramp up later in the week.