World leaders heading to major summits are wary of Trump. China’s Xi sees an opportunity
As leaders from across the world gather for two major summits in South America in the coming days, the uncertainty brought by Donald Trump’s impending return to the
House GOP nominates Johnson for Speaker
House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the gavel in the upcoming 119th Congress, according to three sources in the room, as the conference prepares to govern in the GOP trifecta next year. Johnson — who was
Pete Hegseth: What to know about Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary
(NewsNation) — Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense has gotten a lot of attention. While some praised the 44-year-old current co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend," others criticized Hegseth as
Jeffries tries to take blame for GOP wins; Democrats don’t buy it
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday sought to take the fall for the failure of Democrats to flip control of the House in last week's elections. But his colleagues weren't buying it. In a closed-door meeting of the House
Trump floats seeking third term in joke to House Republicans
President-elect Trump floated the prospect of seeking a third term in an apparent joke to House Republicans on Wednesday as they met ahead of internal leadership elections. “I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something,” Trump said, according
Trump taps Gabbard for director of national intelligence
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that Tulsi Gabbard would serve as his director of national intelligence, a remarkable turnaround for a former Democrat accused of peddling Russian narratives. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of
Matt Gaetz is Trump’s pick for attorney general
President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation. “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida,
Thousands evacuated as parts of Spain hit with nearly a month’s rainfall in one hour
Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain have once again battered coastal Spain, causing thousands of people to be evacuated just two weeks after the country experienced deadly flooding in
Spirit Airlines preparing for possible bankruptcy amid failed merger, financial woes: Report
(WJET/WFXP) — Spirit Airlines is reportedly in advanced talks over a possible bankruptcy filing following a failed merger and continued financial struggles, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday evening. Spirit had been exploring a merger with Frontier Airlines, another low-cost airline,
Krispy Kreme offering free dozen doughnuts on World Kindness Day
(KTLA) -- Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts on Wednesday to celebrate World Kindness Day. The first 500 guests who visit participating shops nationwide will receive a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for free, no purchase necessary. The offer is valid
What UAP witnesses recommend for congressional action
Join Ross Coulthart for a LIVE Q&A on NewsNation’s YouTube, X and Facebook pages at 4p/3C today following a House hearing on UAPs. Coulthart will break down testimony from former NASA administrator Michael Gold, Pentagon insider Lue Elizondo, journalist Michael Shellenberger and Retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet. Shellenberger
What is Elon Musk’s plan for DOGE?
(NewsNation) — Elon Musk has been tapped to lead a new advisory group on government spending in Donald Trump’s second administration, and the tech entrepreneur has been dropping breadcrumbs on what he plans to do. President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, would
Over 2 dozen Big Lots stores no longer closing: Here’s where
(NEXSTAR) — As part of its progress through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Big Lots previously slated nearly 550 stores for closure. More than two dozen, however, appear to be coming back from the brink — at least for now. Since
Progressives seek to push Democrats to the left after Trump’s resounding win
Progressives are urging Democrats to pursue a path forward that prioritizes America’s working-class population, the coalition that overwhelmingly rejected their party and supported President-elect Trump for a second term. Leftists believe moderates have failed to uplift economically marginalized people, deviating from
Trump draft executive order would set up board to oust generals en masse: Report
(The Hill) - The transition team for President-elect Trump is working on an executive order that would speed up the firing of top military brass if signed, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The draft executive order would set up a
Beshear: Dems can win by focusing on ‘core issues’ like jobs, housing, health care
(The Hill) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) laid out a framework Tuesday for Democrats to win back the trust of the American people, after election results handed Republicans control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives. “While I’m
Trump names top campaign aides as senior White House staff
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced four senior advisers from his campaign would join him at the White House when he takes office in January. Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair and Taylor Budowich will all take senior staff roles in
Judge recuses himself from Arizona ‘fake electors’ case after remarks about Harris attacks
An Arizona judge recused himself Tuesday from overseeing the state's election subversion case against allies of President-elect Trump and 'fake electors' after he urged colleagues to call out attacks against Vice President Harris's presidential campaign. Defense attorneys asked Maricopa County Judge