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Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter.
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter reversed previous promises not to pardon him.
Trudeau made his case against tariffs at dinner with Trump, ambassador says
“The message that our border is so vastly different than the Mexican border was really understood,” Kirsten Hillman said.
Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director
In addition to his 2023 memoir, "Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy," Patel has published two children's books that lionize Trump.
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.
Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Donald Trump
The rise of the comedian-hosted podcast has provided ample opportunity for candidates to sway voters. And the president-elect was all in.
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect.
Map: Another blue flip possible in California’s House races
Of five House seats still undecided, two are in California.
Biden authorizes Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
The decision is a major U.S. policy shift and comes as Biden is about to leave office.
Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says
“Mr. Hegseth has vigorously denied any and all accusations," a spokesman for Donald Trump's transition team said.
Iran ‘categorically denies’ UN envoy met Elon Musk
The New York Times reported the meeting took place earlier this week.
Trump taps Wright as energy secretary, as Musk suggests public should weigh in on Treasury pick
Trump picked Chris Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, as energy secretary.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman
The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities.
What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to becoming law.
In divide on women’s health care, a consensus on menopause
Despite deep partisan divides on issues like abortion and contraceptive access, lawmakers from both parties appear to have forged a cautious consensus on menopause.
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.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Trump is putting an emphasis on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Explainer: How exactly did the Onion manage to buy Infowars?
As the outlandish nature of his false claims grew, so did his media empire, with annual revenues of up to $80 million, and a fanbase that at his height listened to him on more than 100 radio stations across the United States as well as through his Infowars website and social media.