Jennifer Shutt President-elect Donald Trump is making demands of the next Senate Republican leader ahead of a closed-door election this week, writing on social media that whoever is chosen should recess the chamber early next year so he can appoint whoever he wants without having to go through the confirmation …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, opting for a loyal ally with limited foreign policy experience to represent the nation at the global body. Trump announced the selection on Monday, calling Stefanik a “strong, tough, and smart …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his administration’s “border czar,” granting him sweeping authority over immigration enforcement, including potential mass deportations and border security. Trump announced Homan’s appointment late Sunday on Truth Social, calling him a …

Jennifer Shutt President-elect Donald Trump has several choices to make in the coming months about whether his second administration will keep access to contraception and abortion as it is now or implement changes. While Trump cannot on his own enact nationwide laws or abortion bans without Congress, he and the …

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that one of his first priorities upon taking office in January will be to implement stricter border security measures and begin mass deportations, citing a “mandate to bring common sense” to immigration policies. Trump’s promises to secure the border were central to his …

Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed …

Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Gov. Tim Walz made his first official appearance in Minnesota since he lost his bid for vice president on Tuesday, and in a pep-rally-like speech, said he’s going to try to keep an open mind to people who disagree with him politically — a nod to …

Jimmy Williams Racist text messages invoking slavery have sparked alarm across the nation this week after anonymous messages were sent to Black students and residents in multiple states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The threatening messages, some mentioning the incoming presidential administration, prompted an immediate response …

Jimmy Williams In a historic move, President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that Susie Wiles, a veteran Republican strategist and co-chair of his campaign, will serve as his White House chief of staff. Wiles, who has been credited with key victories in Trump’s campaigns over the last decade, will be the …

Ashley Murray President Joe Biden on Thursday reassured the nation that democracy won despite his party’s resounding election losses, and promised his accomplishments will live on, in brief remarks from the White House. “I know for some people, it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s …

Kim Lyons and John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Republican Dave McCormick appeared to win a major upset in Pennsylvania, beating three-term incumbent Bob Casey. The victory would give the GOP a key win in the U.S. Senate, where it now holds 53 seats. The Associated Press called the race on Thursday …

Jimmy Williams Special counsel Jack Smith is assessing steps to wind down the two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before his January inauguration, following longstanding Justice Department guidelines that prohibit prosecuting sitting presidents, according to a person familiar with the matter. The cases, one involving allegations of Trump’s attempt …

Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa Republicans were moving toward unified control of Congress on Wednesday as more House races were called in their favor and GOP candidates continued flipping Democratic seats in the Senate. Democratic leaders were still holding out hope that they would secure a narrow majority in the House …

Jimmy Williams As Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2024, his administration is expected to pursue aggressive changes in several key areas, from immigration and the economy to foreign policy and social issues. With the Republicans projected to control the Senate, Trump may have a clear path …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris formally conceded the election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, addressing a supportive crowd from Howard University in Washington, D.C., her alma mater. In a speech rich with gratitude, resilience, and unity, Harris rallied her supporters to continue the work they began, acknowledging the …