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The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon Musk
Read full article: The year's first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon MuskThe election to fill a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is quickly becoming a referendum on the Trump administration and a test of enthusiasm on both sides.
Greenland's leader laments 'mess' as US vice president's wife to visit island coveted by Trump
Read full article: Greenland's leader laments 'mess' as US vice president's wife to visit island coveted by TrumpGreenland's people are bracing for another visit from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle.
Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Read full article: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeoverSecond lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested race
Read full article: Trump backs Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in hotly contested racePresident Donald Trump is calling on his supporters to vote for a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court who already had the full-throated backing of Trump’s billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election
Read full article: Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court electionA group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to “activist judges.”.
Trump Jr. casts Wisconsin Supreme Court race as key to advancing Trump's agenda
Read full article: Trump Jr. casts Wisconsin Supreme Court race as key to advancing Trump's agendaDonald Trump Jr. told Republicans at a rally before early voting begins in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race that a win is imperative to maintain GOP momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms and the next presidential election.
Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin race
Read full article: Two billionaires that are villains of the left and right take the spotlight in a key Wisconsin raceWhen Republicans are looking for a political bogeyman, they point to liberal megadonor George Soros.
Takeaways from AP's report on Greenlanders resisting Trump's talk of acquiring their homeland
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on Greenlanders resisting Trump's talk of acquiring their homelandGreenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homeland.
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
Read full article: On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'Greenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homeland.
Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million last year
Read full article: Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million last yearThe parent company of President Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400.9 million last year and its annual revenue declined 12% to $3.6 million.
Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sports
Read full article: Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sportsA group led by Donald Trump Jr. is infusing funding and some political muscle into the Enhanced Games, a sports festival that would hold track, swimming and other events free of anti-doping measures.
Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inaugurationThe crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais.
Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit
Read full article: Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbitThe blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.
Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer
Read full article: Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearerAs he prepares to become the nation’s first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already a budding kingmaker in Republican politics and the presumptive heir to the “Make America Great Again” movement.
Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret Service
Read full article: Trump wants one of the agents who covered him after he was shot to lead the Secret ServicePresident-elect Donald Trump will choose as leader of the Secret Service one of the agents who covered him after a gunman opened fire at the candidate during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Key moments from Kristi Noem's hearing for Homeland Security chief
Read full article: Key moments from Kristi Noem's hearing for Homeland Security chiefSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is promising to be a tough hand in carrying out President-elect Donald Trump's vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security including his plans to crack down on border security.
Takeaways from Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conference
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's Mar-a-Lago press conferenceLess than two weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump is taking some of his most audacious claims and promises of the transition period and amping them up to new levels.
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
Read full article: Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama CanalPresident-elect Donald Trump says he won't rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.
Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: 'We’re going to treat you well'
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: 'We’re going to treat you well'President-elect Donald Trump has told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large U.S. military base.
Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of it
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as his father muses anew about the US taking control of itDonald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland, visiting the Danish territory as his father has continued to suggest that the U.S. could somehow take control of it.
Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
Read full article: Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in SenateThe fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions.
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what's next for those who oppose Trump
Read full article: Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what's next for those who oppose TrumpIowa Sen. Joni Ernst is an Iraq War veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct.
Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
Read full article: Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmedPresident-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon.
Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?
Read full article: Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state.
Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second termDonald Trump Jr. has become a prominent player in his father’s political orbit and the Make America Great Again movement.
Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks
Read full article: Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picksAfter several weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role.
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Read full article: Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney generalPresident-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name.
Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly
Read full article: Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothlyIn the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration.

What Brendan Carr’s FCC leadership could mean for social media censorship
Read full article: What Brendan Carr’s FCC leadership could mean for social media censorshipPresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, is stirring discussions on several hot-button issues, from social media censorship to expanding rural internet access.
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
Read full article: Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of statePresident-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, opting for a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and has vowed to dramatically overhaul the Justice Department.
Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration
Read full article: Trump's picks for key positions in his second administrationPresident-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty after feeling like he was hampered by internal squabbles during his first term.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Read full article: Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right awayDays before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change Senate rules and give him more power to appoint unconfirmed nominees.
Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBI
Read full article: Trump's election may usher in leadership change at FBIDonald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017, introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.”.
The Latest: House remains in the balance as world reaction to Trump victory keeps pouring in
Read full article: The Latest: House remains in the balance as world reaction to Trump victory keeps pouring inControl over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with just over two dozen races left to be called.
Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work
Read full article: Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will workDonald Trump’s impending return to the White House means he’ll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden.
A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top
Read full article: A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the topIn the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are courting Native American voters in states where their vote could swing some of the most hotly contested counties in the country.
Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing
Read full article: Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governingIn a drab office suite just blocks from the White House, seasoned political operatives are drawing up detailed plans for a government in waiting.
New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdict
Read full article: New York court is set to hear Donald Trump's appeal of his $489 million civil fraud verdictA New York appeals court is set to hear arguments in former President Donald Trump’s fight to overturn a civil fraud judgment that could cost him close to half a billion dollars.
Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University
Read full article: Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York UniversityFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has begun his first year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.
NY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
Read full article: NY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgmentNew York state lawyers are urging an appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment.
The Latest: Trump promotes falsehoods while Harris is scrutinized for her shifting policy stances
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes falsehoods while Harris is scrutinized for her shifting policy stancesThe running mates of Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are coming under greater scrutiny as the presidential election heats up.
Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounter
Read full article: Judge in Trump's civil fraud case says he won't recuse himself over 'nothingburger' encounterThe New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial says he won’t step aside from the case, vehemently denying a claim that another lawyer had advised him ahead of the verdict.
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall
Read full article: Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fallFormer first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”.
Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
Read full article: Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mateComments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced.
Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdict
Read full article: Donald Trump's lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn 'egregious' civil fraud verdictDonald Trump is pressing a New York appellate court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to upend his real estate empire and drain his cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House.
Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last night
Read full article: Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last nightMelania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention on its last night.
Donald Trump will accept Republican nomination again days after surviving an assassination attempt
Read full article: Donald Trump will accept Republican nomination again days after surviving an assassination attemptDonald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention to accept the nomination of a party that has been remade in his image.
JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president, will introduce himself to a national audience at the RNC
Read full article: JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president, will introduce himself to a national audience at the RNCDonald Trump’s running mate JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience as he addresses the Republican National Convention.
The Latest: RNC shifts focus to immigration, crime on Day 2; Gov. DeSantis endorses Trump
Read full article: The Latest: RNC shifts focus to immigration, crime on Day 2; Gov. DeSantis endorses TrumpThe Republican National Convention's second day is in full swing — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting
Read full article: Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shootingDonald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him.
Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin
Read full article: Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe beginRepublican and Democratic leaders, as well as some international friends and foes, are expressing shock following the news that gunfire had broken out during a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania — and relief that the former president survived the attack.
This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Read full article: This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania TrumpFormer first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
The Latest: Officials say man who opened fire at Trump rally was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Officials say man who opened fire at Trump rally was a 20-year-old from PennsylvaniaDonald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’
Read full article: Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’Republicans who view Donald Trump's felony conviction by a Manhattan jury as politically motivated are calling on GOP prosecutors to start charging Democrats with crimes.
Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict
Read full article: Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdictRight-wing commentators and supporters of former President Donald Trump have flooded social media with images of upside-down American flags in protest of his historic guilty verdict.
The Latest | Judge excuses jurors, ending first day of deliberations in Trump's criminal trial
Read full article: The Latest | Judge excuses jurors, ending first day of deliberations in Trump's criminal trialThe first day of jury deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial has concluded after the panel sent two notes to the judge.
The Latest | Prosecution and defense debate jury instructions in Trump's criminal trial
Read full article: The Latest | Prosecution and defense debate jury instructions in Trump's criminal trialThe defense has rested its case in Donald Trump's hush money trial without the former president testifying in his own defense.
Trump hush money trial enters new phase after defense rests without testimony from former president
Read full article: Trump hush money trial enters new phase after defense rests without testimony from former presidentDonald Trump’s hush money trial has moved into a new phase, drawing closer to the moment when the jury will begin deciding his fate.
Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who still dispute 2020 outcome
Read full article: Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who still dispute 2020 outcomeWest Virginia Republican primary voters will have a hard time finding a major candidate on the ballot in any statewide race who openly acknowledges President Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election.
Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after all
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after allFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, won’t be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention after all.
The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case
Read full article: The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money caseThe judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has denied a second request from defense attorneys to declare a mistrial over Stormy Daniels' testimony.
Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican conventionFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.
The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early
Read full article: The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns earlyJurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial are hearing for the first time how and why Michael Cohen's reimbursement for the Stormy Daniels' payment was entered as a legal expense.
Court agrees to pause collection of Trump's massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
Read full article: Court agrees to pause collection of Trump's massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175MA New York appeals court has agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper
Read full article: Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paperThe Wall Street debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social network could give him stock worth billions of dollars on paper.
Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
Read full article: Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgmentDonald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.
Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
Read full article: Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profileFor Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat.
White powder sent to judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud case, adding to wave of security scares
Read full article: White powder sent to judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud case, adding to wave of security scaresWhite powder was found Wednesday in an envelope addressed to the New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a $454 million civil fraud judgment.
Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump's $454 million fraud penalty while he appeals
Read full article: Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump's $454 million fraud penalty while he appealsA New York appellate judge has refused to halt collection of Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud penalty while he appeals.
Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.'s home
Read full article: Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.'s homeEmergency crews responded Monday after a letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to the Florida home of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former president and GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case
Read full article: Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud caseDonald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a judge’s finding that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom and the presidency.
$454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud case
Read full article: $454 million judgment against Trump is finalized, starting clock on appeal in civil fraud caseThe staggering civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump was finalized by a New York county clerk on Friday.
Ahead of South Carolina primary, Trump says he strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling
Read full article: Ahead of South Carolina primary, Trump says he strongly supports IVF after Alabama court rulingFormer President Donald Trump says he would “strongly support the availability" of in vitro fertilization for couples and women who are trying to have a baby.
A $355 million penalty and business ban: Takeaways from Trump's New York civil fraud verdict
Read full article: A $355 million penalty and business ban: Takeaways from Trump's New York civil fraud verdictDonald Trump suffered a big blow Friday as a New York judge ordered the former president and his companies to pay $355 million in penalties for what the judge described as a scheme to deceive banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth on his annual financial statements.
Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling
Read full article: Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud rulingA New York judge has ordered Donald Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in penalties.
With Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underway
Read full article: With Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underwayVice presidential candidates typically aren’t tapped until after a candidate has locked down the nomination.
Donald Trump goes from calm to indignant in newly released deposition video of civil fraud lawsuit
Read full article: Donald Trump goes from calm to indignant in newly released deposition video of civil fraud lawsuitMonths before Donald Trump’s defiant turn as a witness at his New York civil fraud trial, the former president came face-to-face with the state attorney general who is suing him when he sat for a deposition last year at her Manhattan office.
Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
Read full article: Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trialBarred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial.
NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'
Read full article: NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'New York state lawyers are increasing their request for penalties to $370 million in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial.
Testimony ends in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn't expected until next month
Read full article: Testimony ends in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn't expected until next monthAfter more than 10 weeks, 40 witnesses and a few bursts of courtroom fireworks, testimony has wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial.