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Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2024.
Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2024.
Trump promised to disrupt Washington. His Cabinet picks would do just that: ANALYSIS
Nov 20
  • What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?
  • Trump transition live updates: Sen. Ted Cruz meets with Matt Gaetz amid AG nomination
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    House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report
    Nov 20
  • 'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions
  • Gaetz sent $10K in payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest
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    November 20

    Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

    This also applies to changing rooms and locker rooms, Johnson said.
    November 20
    Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
    November 13

    What does 'woke' mean and why are some conservatives using it?

    The definition of "woke" changes depending on who you ask.
    November 13
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives a victory speech after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during his election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
    November 19

    Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government

    With more Trump-appointed judges in the courts, legal challenges could fail.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
    November 20

    Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

    Ethics Committee Republicans had earlier blocked the release of the report.
    November 20
    House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    November 19

    What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

    The DOE collects education data and funds schools nationwide.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
    November 20

    Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean

    Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”
    November 20
    President-elect Donald Trump listens with Linda McMahon during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    November 19

    Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

    The announcement comes as the president-elect vows to dismantle the DOE.
    November 19
    Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., US, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The non-profit think tank was formed last year by former cabinet members and top officials in the Trump administration to create platforms based on his policies. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
    November 20

    What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?

    The border czar said troops would be a "force multiplier" in deportations.
    November 20
    In this Jan. 31, 2024, file photo, Texas National Guard troops stop a group of immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border wall on the El Paso, Texas side of the border.
    November 16

    What to know about Trump's energy secretary nominee Chris Wright

    Wright is an outspoken critic of policies aimed at curbing climate change.
    November 16
    In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright is shown in Denver.
    November 19

    In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

    Senate Democrats are expected to work to confirm Biden's nominees.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
    November 20

    'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

    Sen. Graham said that Gaetz deserves a fair nomination process.
    November 20
    Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    November 11

    Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

    Trump has previously proposed dismantling the Department of Education.
    November 11
    Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event, Nov.6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
    November 12

    Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy

    Choosing the two China hawks shows where Trump's focus will be.
    November 12
    In this split image, Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., speaks outside the hush money criminal case of former president Donald Trump in New York, May 16, 2024, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2024.
    November 20

    Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

    Trump's choices include RJK Jr., Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and more.
    November 20
    Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C., on Nov. 4, 2024.
    November 20

    Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

    The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
    November 20
    President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, pictured here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.