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Testimony: Ex-Marine misused combat technique in killing subway rider
In the eighteen months since the killing, Penny has been embraced by conservatives as a good Samaritan who used his military training to protect his fellow riders. U.S. Rep. U.S. Matt Gaetz, who President-elect Donald Trump nominated this week as his attorney general, described him as a "Subway Superman."
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.
California victories help Republicans keep control of the U.S. House
Republican representatives in Congress were able to fend off enough California Democrats in close races and flip a few seats elsewhere to help keep the party's majority in the House of Representatives.
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.
Ted Olson dies at 84; conservative attorney argued on behalf of same-sex marriage cases
The conservative lawyer also was at the center of the 2000 election case that eventually led to George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore.
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.
At Biola University, John Thune was ‘easy to like.’ Now he’s majority leader of the U.S. Senate
Thune, who attended the La Mirada university, played basketball under coach Dave Holmquist, who is still on staff at Biola.
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.
Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
Trump won in large part because of voters’ frustration with high prices and a sense that the country needs major changes. But when he enters office in January, Trump will inherit an economy primed for growth.
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.
Why California takes weeks to count votes, while states like Florida are faster
The gap is the result of election officials in the two states choosing to emphasize different concerns and set different priorities.
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.
Bitcoin tops $87,000 for new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
Analysts credit much of the recent gains to an anticipated “crypto-friendly” nature of the incoming Trump administration.
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.