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President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
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    Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York City.
    Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York City.
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    November 21

    Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

    A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave
    November 21
    FILE - President Donald Trump appears on Fox & Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
    November 18

    Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations

    Trump's "border czar" said he's going to Mar-a-Lago to discuss the plan.
    November 18
    Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024.
    November 20

    Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

    This also applies to changing rooms and locker rooms, Johnson said.
    November 20
    Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
    November 20

    Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean

    Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”
    November 20
    President-elect Donald Trump listens with Linda McMahon during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    November 19

    Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government

    With more Trump-appointed judges in the courts, legal challenges could fail.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
    November 13

    What does 'woke' mean and why are some conservatives using it?

    The definition of "woke" changes depending on who you ask.
    November 13
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives a victory speech after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during his election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on Nov. 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
    November 20

    Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

    Ethics Committee Republicans had earlier blocked the release of the report.
    November 20
    House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    November 20

    Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

    The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
    November 20
    President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, pictured here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.
    November 19

    Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

    The announcement comes as the president-elect vows to dismantle the DOE.
    November 19
    Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., US, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The non-profit think tank was formed last year by former cabinet members and top officials in the Trump administration to create platforms based on his policies. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
    November 20

    Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

    Trump's choices include RFK Jr., Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and more.
    November 20
    Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C., on Nov. 4, 2024.
    November 19

    What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

    The DOE collects education data and funds schools nationwide.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
    November 20

    'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

    Sen. Graham said that Gaetz deserves a fair nomination process.
    November 20
    Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
    November 20

    Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000

    Following up the Bibles, sneakers, watches, photo books and cryptocurrency ventures launched during his third White House campaign, President-elect Donald Trump has apparently signed onto a line of guitars
    November 20
    Dana White, President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Kid Rock attend UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
    November 19

    In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

    Senate Democrats are expected to work to confirm Biden's nominees.
    November 19
    President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
    November 16

    What to know about Trump's energy secretary nominee Chris Wright

    Wright is an outspoken critic of policies aimed at curbing climate change.
    November 16
    In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright is shown in Denver.
    November 20

    What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?

    The border czar said troops would be a "force multiplier" in deportations.
    November 20
    In this Jan. 31, 2024, file photo, Texas National Guard troops stop a group of immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border wall on the El Paso, Texas side of the border.
    November 19

    Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

    Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
    November 19
    In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
    November 20

    Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

    The comments follow Trump tapping Pete Hegseth to lead the DOD.
    November 20
    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers a speech during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Combined Coordination Center at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 18, 2024.
    November 11

    Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

    Trump has previously proposed dismantling the Department of Education.
    November 11
    Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event, Nov.6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
    November 15

    Capt. Lacie Hester shot down an Iranian fleet of drones. She earned the Silver Star

    Capt. Lacie Hester's award comes amid new controversy over women in combat.
    November 15
    U.S. Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems operator, is congratulated by fellow decoration recipients after receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024.