Donald Trump vows to rename tallest mountain in United States
What's New President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to rename the tallest mountain peak in the United States, the "Denali" back to its former name "Mount McKinley." Newsweek has…
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Ivanka Trump still an "informal adviser" to Donald Trump, friend says
What's New Donald Trump's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump is still an "informal adviser" to the president-elect, a longtime friend of hers told CNN in an article published Sunday. Newsweek…
The moment that defined 2024, according to Newsweek writers
2024 has been a roller coaster of news: from Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally to Joe Biden pulling out of the presidential race, Newsweek writers give their verdicts on the…
Joe Biden overtakes Donald Trump on judicial appointments
What's New The Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden on Friday, taking his number of judicial appointments above Donald Trump's. The appointment means…
170 House Republicans defied Donald Trump despite primaries threat
What's New On Friday 170 House Republicans joined Democrats to approve an emergency funding bill just hours before a partial government shutdown was due to go into effect, despite…
Senate passes funding bill after Trump, Musk tanked earlier negotiations
What's New The U.S. Senate passed an eleventh-hour funding bill to keep the government operating shortly before a midnight deadline on Friday. The vote was 85 to 11. Why It Matters The…
Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk's political impact. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has been bracing for a U.S. administration that could strain traditional transatlantic alliances. That sense of…
Elon Musk, the new face of MAGA over Donald Trump?
What's New Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded the de-facto leader of the MAGA Republican Party by critics over what they see as his apparent influence over President-elect Donald…
Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs
✓ Link copied to clipboard! Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs on the European Union if the bloc does not make up its "tremendous" trade deficit with the United States. "I told…
Elizabeth Warren admits Donald Trump is "exactly right" about debt ceiling
What's New Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said that she believes President-elect Donald Trump is "exactly right" to push for removal of the federal debt ceiling.…
Republicans blame Democrats after blowing up their own funding bill
What's New Republicans on Thursday blamed Democrats after a GOP-backed spending plan to avert a government shutdown tanked on the floor of the House of Representatives. The bill failed by…
Trump tariff threats loom over US reliance on Canadian crude oil
What's New President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods are sparking fears of higher gas prices and economic friction when it comes to trade. Why…
Trump Says "stupid" Republicans supporting CR bill should be primaried
What's New President-elect Donald Trump has said any Republican lawmaker who backs a continuing resolution (CR) without including an increase to the debt limit should face being primaried.…
Musk is "president-elect" after he helped tank spending plan: David Axelrod
What's New Elon Musk's influence over President-elect Donald Trump has made him the true "president-elect," according to David Axelrod, ex-adviser to former President Barack Obama. "So…
The parts of Project 2025 Donald Trump might make a reality
Before he was elected as president for a second time, Donald Trump swore he had "nothing to do with" Project 2025, the 900-page policy agenda spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation. "I…
Social Security is changing in 2025. Here's how it might affect you
Social Security forms the bedrock of income for millions of retirees, survivors and disabled people across the United States. As the New Year quickly approaches, some notable changes will…
Judge refuses to toss out Trump's New York hush-money conviction
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! What's New A New York judge on Monday refused to toss out President-elect Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.…
Who is Jared Moskowitz? Democrat who might lead FEMA for Trump
What's New Representative Jared Moskowitz, a Florida Democrat, is among President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), CNN reported on Monday.…
Princess Kate mocked on 'Daily Show': "Leader of Hamas"
Princess Kate was ridiculed on The Daily Show over her inclusion as a Time Person of the Year finalist alongside winner Donald Trump, while Joe Biden was left out. Michael Kosta appeared…
Mystery drones are "a very considerable danger," congressman warns
Representative Chris Smith, a New Jersey Republican, warned on Saturday that the recent drone sightings over the Garden State are "a very considerable danger." The mystery drones have been…
Bernie Sanders hopes to work with Donald Trump on key issue
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Senator Bernie Sanders said Sunday morning that he hopes to work with President-elect Donald Trump to raise the federal minimum wage, which has not…
Trump names Richard Grenell and Devin Nunes to key administration posts
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday the appointment of two loyal supporters to significant roles, naming Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions and former…
Donald Trump gets big win as ABC apologizes, agrees to pay $15 million
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump's presidential library and issue a public apology to settle a defamation lawsuit over inaccurate statements made by anchor George…
MAGA declares vindication after DOJ IG report on FBI and Jan. 6 riot
Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) political movement declared vindication after the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of the Inspector…