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Walmart exec says Trump tariffs might hike prices

A top Walmart official on Tuesday said the retail behemoth might have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his tariff plans.

November 19, 2024

Trump says he’ll work with ‘fair’ press, but has ‘upper hand’

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he'll work with a "free, fair and open" press as he aims to fulfill his campaign promise to solidify America.

November 18, 2024

‘Morning Joe’ hosts reveal shock visit to patch things up with Trump

MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski opened their program Monday with quite the revelation: They visited Mar-a-Lago to "restart communications" with President-elect Donald Trump after years of antipathy.

November 18, 2024

Trump celebrates victory, toasts Cabinet picks at Mar-a-Lago gala

President-elect Donald Trump said he'll select North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior and joked his presidential term should start early during a celebration gala late Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

November 15, 2024

Trump to nominate RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

November 14, 2024

Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, open to filling Rubio’s Senate seat in Fla.

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Thursday she would "seriously consider" filling the seat left vacant by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida if he joins President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet.

November 14, 2024

Christian conservative group presses Trump to yank Matt Gaetz’s nomination

A Christian conservative group says President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general is a clear mistake and should be withdrawn, dubbing the Florida firebrand "neither morally nor professionally qualified."

November 14, 2024

GOP wins House majority, completing Washington sweep

Republicans have won control of the House, cementing a trifecta in Washington and empowering the party to enact President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

November 14, 2024

Trump turns heads by nominating Gaetz for attorney general, Gabbard for top intelligence post

President-elect Donald Trump startled much of Washington Wednesday by selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, putting the Florida firebrand and MAGA loyalist in line to be the nation's chief law enforcement officer, a nomination that some Republicans doubt will survive.

November 13, 2024

Trump selects Gabbard to oversee intelligence gathering

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, the Cabinet member in charge of gathering and sharing sensitive foreign information and secrets.

November 13, 2024

Medicare Part B premiums to rise 6% in 2025, agency says

Seniors enrolled in Medicare will pay more in 2025, as premiums in Part B climb by 6% because of upticks in underlying prices and the use of health services.

November 13, 2024

Special counsel Jack Smith expected to step down before Trump takes office

Special counsel Jack Smith is planning to step down with his team before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to a new report.

November 13, 2024

ExxonMobil chief urges Trump to remain in Paris climate deal

The chief of ExxonMobil is pressing President-elect Donald Trump to stay in the Paris accord on climate, saying another withdrawal would confuse investors.

November 12, 2024

Judge delays proceedings in Trump case, citing unusual situation

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delayed proceedings in President-elect Donald Trump's business-record case Tuesday, agreeing with prosecutors and defense attorneys who said they needed time to unpack the unusual situation around the incoming U.S. leader.

November 12, 2024

Schumer relents, invites GOP’s McCormick to Senate orientation after backlash

Senate Democratic Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is inviting Sen.-elect David McCormick to an orientation session for new members, reversing his earlier refusal to invite the Republican while Pennsylvania finished counting votes from Nov. 5's election.

November 12, 2024

New York judge set to decide whether to dismiss Trump’s criminal conviction

A New York judge will decide Tuesday whether to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's felony conviction in Manhattan in light of the Supreme Court decision that granted presidents immunity for official acts.

November 12, 2024

Trump to pick Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, naming a loyal ally to carry out his border security and deportation plans.

November 12, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat sets off a scramble among companies, foreign countries

President-elect Donald Trump's victory has companies and countries scrambling to avoid looming tariffs on goods imported into the U.S.

November 11, 2024

RFK Jr. cues up clash by calling for the removal of fluoride from drinking water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing President-elect Donald Trump to crack down on fluoride levels in drinking water, saying the mineral can lead to unintended medical problems -- and setting up a clash with medical experts who defend it as a proven way to fighting cavities.

November 11, 2024

Jack Smith winding down Trump cases before inauguration, asks judge to cancel deadlines

A federal judge is granting special counsel Jack Smith's request to cancel pretrial deadlines in the election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump as the government finds a way to deal with his victory and looming inauguration.

November 8, 2024