Klobuchar says Trump nominees have ‘got to get their background checks together’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Sunday that President-elect Trump’s picks for his next administration have “got to get their background checks together.” Earlier in an interview, Klobuchar told ABC News’s Jonathan Karl that as a Senate Judiciary Committee member, she and
Donald Trump Jr helping pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr. has emerged as the most influential Trump family member in the transition as the president-elect builds the most controversial cabinet in modern U.S. history, according to a half dozen sources with knowledge of
Rand Paul: Denver mayor could be removed over deportation resistance
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he thinks the mayor of Denver could be removed from office if he attempts to block President-elect Trump’s plan for mass deportations. “I would say that the mayor of Denver, if he’s going to resist federal
Democratic overspending disqualifies Harris ‘forever’: Megadonor
(NewsNation) — Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are set to address their National Finance Committee next week amid reports that the campaign is $20 million in debt after a lavish spending spree. Political megadonor John Morgan tells “CUOMO” that those who
Manhattan top federal prosecutor Damian Williams to resign in December
A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan is set to resign in December, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said in a Monday press release. According to the release, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Monday that he
Trump pledges Mexico, Canada, China tariffs over border, fentanyl
(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday proposed aggressive economic measures against Mexico, Canada and China over concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Trump called for a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, citing the influx of
GOP senators squirm over sex allegations against Trump picks
(The Hill) -- Republican senators are squirming over the rash of sexual misconduct allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, which they fear will become a focal point of Senate confirmation hearings next year. Senate Republicans expressed relief Thursday when former
Pakistani police fire tear gas as thousands supporting Imran Khan arrive near capital
Pakistani police Monday fired tear gas canisters at supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to stop them from entering the capital, where they hoped to stage
What role will Vice President-elect JD Vance play in Trump admin?
(NewsNation) — As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his incoming administration, there are questions about what role Vice President-elect JD Vance will play in the new White House. Vance has kept a lower profile since the election, returning to the Senate recently
At the White House, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — An 18.5-foot Fraser fir — which survived a hurricane to earn an honored home for Christmas — arrived at the White House on Monday on board a horse-drawn carriage greeted by first lady Jill Biden. “In just a few
Trump set to inherit ongoing conflicts in Israel, Ukraine
(NewsNation) — When he is inaugurated in January, President-elect Donald Trump will most likely inherit ongoing conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. In the Middle East, Israel continues carrying out airstrikes in the north, even as it says it is close to
Bird flu found in batch of raw milk: California health department
(NewsNation) — Bird flu was detected in a batch of cream-top whole raw milk, the California Department of Public Health said Sunday. Raw Farm LLC, which is based out of Fresno, issued a voluntary recall of its quart and half-gallon fluid milk
Donald Trump urges Florida official to run in special election to fill Matt Gaetz’s seat
President-elect Trump urged Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to run in the special election for former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R) seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called Patronis “a wonderful friend
Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from prosecution while in office. The move
‘They came and demolished everything’: Palestinians fear more evictions in the West Bank under Trump
Where the high hills of the occupied West Bank tumble into the Jordan valley, half a dozen heavy Israeli diggers pound the ancient rocks around the Palestinian village