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Donald Trump

Michelle Obama won't attend Trump's inauguration

No reason was given for her absence, but she has said Trump's 2017 inauguration wasn't an enjoyable experience for her.

Michelle Obama Convention

Michelle Obama Convention

Capitol riot

1d ago

Capitol riot

Jack Smith defends charging Trump in report on his effort to overturn 2020 election

The report calls Trump's claims that the special counsel was influenced by Biden for political reasons "laughable."

Special counsel Jack Smith;  Former President Donald Trump.

Special counsel Jack Smith;  Former President Donald Trump.

Justice Department

1d ago

Justice Department

Judge to allow release of Jack Smith's report on Trump election interference case

The section of Smith's report that deals with Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss could be released as soon as Tuesday.

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Donald Trump

California Wildfires

2d ago

California Wildfires

Trump's team is discussing a trip to survey the L.A. wildfire devastation

The president-elect has repeatedly criticized state and local officials in California for their response to the deadly fires.

Image: Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area

Image: Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area

Congress

2d ago

Congress

Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.

Image: President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Image: President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Congress

2d ago

Congress

Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

Pete Hegseth; Pam Bondi; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

Pete Hegseth; Pam Bondi; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

OUT Politics and Policy

2d ago

OUT Politics and Policy

Village People to perform at multiple Trump inauguration events, band says

Lead singer Victor Willis said he hopes the band's disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” "helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign."

James Kwong, Victor Willis, Jeffrey James Lippold, and James Lee of Village People perform

James Kwong, Victor Willis, Jeffrey James Lippold, and James Lee of Village People perform

Donald Trump

2d ago

Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis pushes to align Florida law with Trump's expected immigration overhaul

The Florida governor has called a state special legislative session expected to focus heavily on changing state law to help Trump's immigration agenda.

ron desantis politics political politician

ron desantis politics political politician

Capitol riot

3d ago

Capitol riot

JD Vance says violent Jan. 6 rioters shouldn't receive pardons

The vice president-elect said on “Fox News Sunday” that “if you protested peacefully on Jan. 6 ... you should be pardoned.”

JD Vance during the vice presidential debate

JD Vance during the vice presidential debate

Donald Trump

3d ago

Donald Trump

GOP Sen. James Lankford: U.S. won't invade Greenland

In an interview on “Meet the Press,” the Oklahoma Republican dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to take Greenland by force.

James Lankford speaks

James Lankford speaks

EXCLUSIVE

3d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires

Newsom’s response on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” followed an invitation to the president-elect to tour the devastation.

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Image: Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area gavin newsom