Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.

Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.

Avocados, tequila could be targets of Trump's tariffs

Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico could raise prices on avocados, tequila, and more, impacting both U.S. consumers and Mexican producers.

Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’

The "attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" according to Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

Ken Paxton sues controversial South Austin homeless center

A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices. 

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Senator John Cornyn joins new Senate DOGE caucus

Texas Senator John Cornyn will be a part of the newly-formed Senate DOGE Caucus, designed to find and eliminate governmental waste.

Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden

Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden. 

Trump's Cabinet secretary picks complete: See who’s nominated

President-elect Donald Trump has selected television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans to fill the 15 key secretary roles. Here’s the full list.

Here's who Trump has picked for his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced several more appointments to his administration this week after a setback with his first choice for attorney general.