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President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his inauguration ceremony will move indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather conditions forecasted for Washington, D.C., on Monday. The decision, revealed via Trump’s Truth Social account, prioritizes safety for attendees and law enforcement personnel amid an Arctic blast sweeping …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday left in place a law that would ban TikTok, the popular social media app that for years has raised national security concerns, unless its parent company sells it. “There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and …

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary appeared on track for Senate confirmation after a wide-ranging hearing Thursday that included substantial debate on tax policy and how tariffs would affect everyday Americans. Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager whom Trump announced as his pick in November, repeatedly deferred to the incoming …

In a historic use of presidential clemency, President Joe Biden announced Friday the commutation of nearly 2,500 sentences for individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. The move underscores his administration’s commitment to addressing sentencing disparities and systemic inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. “Today’s clemency action provides relief for …

With the clock ticking toward a federal ban on TikTok, the Biden administration announced it would not enforce the controversial law, deferring its implementation to the incoming Trump administration. The ban, set to take effect Sunday, stems from bipartisan concerns over the app’s Chinese ownership and its implications for U.S. …

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines, accusing both carriers of operating chronically delayed flights, marking the Biden administration’s intensified focus on airline accountability. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, alleges Southwest operated flights with …

Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, faced heated questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday over his approach to fiscal policy and U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Vought, who previously served as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during Trump’s first …

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Senators from both parties probed her ability to maintain the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) independence, especially given Trump’s history of contentious relationships with past attorneys general. Bondi, a former Florida attorney …

In a poignant farewell address delivered Wednesday from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden reflected on his legacy, cautioned against emerging threats to democracy, and extended wishes for the success of the incoming Trump administration. Biden raised alarms about what he described as a growing oligarchy in America, driven by …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to properly disclose his acquisition of Twitter stock in 2022. The regulator alleges the lapse allowed Musk to purchase shares at “artificially low prices,” resulting in a $150 million shortfall for investors …

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, ending over a year of intense conflict in Gaza. The phased agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., will facilitate the release of hostages, prisoner exchanges, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn enclave. …

The House on Tuesday voted 218-206 to ban transgender girls and women from girls’ sports in federally-funded schools by amending Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions. This bill, the first federal anti-trans law brought to a vote in a newly GOP-controlled Congress, …

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Congress will likely provide billions in disaster aid to help California recover from devastating wildfires, but indicated he might set a new precedent by placing conditions on that emergency funding based on policy and political differences with the Democratic-led state and the city …

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, endured a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, facing sharp criticism over past misconduct allegations, controversial views on diversity, and his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News contributor, emphasized his military experience …

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday that U.S. flags at the Capitol would be raised to full staff on Inauguration Day, interrupting the 30-day flag-lowering order issued by President Joe Biden following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The move ensures that President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term oath of office …