Politics

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his next four years in the White House, he has a new potential business conflict: Trump Media.

Does Trump have to sell his DJT stake? We asked a White House ethics lawyer

President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden addresses the nation, promises peaceful transition to Trump

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. It's the first policy decision since Tuesday's presidential election.

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 25bps in first post-Election move

Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris' presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night.

Biden, Harris, Walz, Clooney: Dems point fingers after loss to Trump

Oakland voters are backing efforts to recall Mayor Thao and District Attorney Price, with both recalls leading 65% to 35%.

Oakland voters back recall of Mayor Thao and DA Price over crime concerns

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., won reelection, fending off a challenge from Republican Sam Brown.

Jacky Rosen wins Nevada Senate race, maintains Democrat’s seat

Bettors who wagered on Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election are cashing in big on Polymarket.

High-stakes gamblers win big on Polymarket with Trump election wagers

Open enrollment for Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is underway despite Trump's calls to overturn it.

Insurance enrollment under contested Affordable Care Act underway

Biden administration to rush billions in aid to Ukraine before January, amid Trump's vow to end Russia-Ukraine war quickly.

Biden admin rushing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine: Reports

"We must accept the results of this election." Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election to Donald Trump.

Harris concedes presidential election to Trump

Voters in multiple states approved ballot measures that will allow only American citizens to vote in elections.

8 states overwhelmingly approve noncitizen voting ballot measures

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is talking more about the key role he could play in public health issues – including vaccines.

RFK Jr. talks potential role in Trump admin, says he won’t take away vaccines

Michigan election officials responded to a video which claims to show evidence of ballot tampering at a Detroit polling location.

MI officials dismiss voter fraud claims in viral Project Veritas video

President-elect Donald Trump made significant inroads with Latino and Black voters in the 2024 election, which played a key role in his win.

Trump sees historic gains among Hispanic, Black voters

Harris is not the first VP to oversee Congress’ certification of a lost election, Al Gore did it in 2001 and Richard Nixon did it in 1961.

VP Harris will certify her own election defeat on Jan. 6

A Swedish court sentenced Danish activist Rasmus Paludan to prison for incitement against an ethnic group and insulting Muslims.

Swedish court sentences activist to prison for insult of Muslims

The Trump trade is back on and bigger than ever. The stock market broke multiple records on Trump's win while Trump Media and Tesla soared.

Stock market soars to records on Trump election victory

Arizona voters approved a controversial measure allowing state-level immigration enforcement that’s typically left to the federal government.

Arizona voters approve controversial state-level immigration enforcement

The winner of the presidential election may be known, but whether or not people will continue to see political ads depends on the platform.

President Trump has been elected, so when do the political ads end?

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the filibuster is secure now that Republicans have won a majority in the chamber.

McConnell says filibuster is secure with Republican Senate majority

The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was considered a toss-up but as the votes were counted, some pollsters changed their predictions.

‘World turned upside down’: Pollsters react to Trump win

A caravan of about 3,000 migrants, including people from Venezuela, Ecuador, Haiti, and Central America, is heading to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Caravan of 3,000 migrants heads to US southern border

Donald Trump, having won a second term, presents an unprecedented legal situation as he deals with ongoing criminal and civil cases.

What happens to Trump’s criminal and civil cases now?

With Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, there are concerns about U.S support for Ukraine against Russia.

What Trump’s victory could mean for Ukraine’s fight against Russia