What is an oligarchy? Biden issues warning in farewell speech
President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an "oligarchy" of tech billionaires. But what exactly is an oligarchy?
President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an "oligarchy" of tech billionaires. But what exactly is an oligarchy?
Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
Gov. Wes Moore announces $2B in cuts, tax hikes as Maryland faces budget deficit
Maryland is facing a budget crisis and Gov. Wes Moore has said the state is going to have to slash spending and increase revenue to fix it.
Maryland is facing a budget crisis and Gov. Wes Moore has said the state is going to have to slash spending and increase revenue to fix it.
Biden warns America about 'ultra-wealthy' in positions of power 'going unchecked' in farewell address
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's what to know.
New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees
Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.
Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.
3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Trump, Vance Inaugural Parade: 7,500 participants to march through DC
Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance.
Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance.
Mar-a-Lago flags now at full staff despite 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Flags at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, are flying at full-staff despite federal and state orders for flags to remain at half-staff until Jan. 28.
Flags at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, are flying at full-staff despite federal and state orders for flags to remain at half-staff until Jan. 28.
Hunter Biden charges were 'thorough and impartial,' prosecutor says
Special Counsel David Weiss released a report defending the impartiality of the investigations into Hunter Biden, which led to gun and tax charges and felony convictions later wiped away by President Joe Biden’s pardon.
Special Counsel David Weiss released a report defending the impartiality of the investigations into Hunter Biden, which led to gun and tax charges and felony convictions later wiped away by President Joe Biden’s pardon.
Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office
A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.
A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.
Inauguration Day 2025: Why is Inauguration Day on MLK Day?
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on January 20, 2025. But why this day, and why does it share the day with Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on January 20, 2025. But why this day, and why does it share the day with Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Trump Transition: Inauguration Day 2025 schedule and events
In less than a month, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. D.C. is already buzzing ahead of the inauguration — one of the highlights the District sees every four years.
In less than a month, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. D.C. is already buzzing ahead of the inauguration — one of the highlights the District sees every four years.
Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks to LA communities without power
Musk said these donated models will be equipped with Starlinks and free Wi-Fi.
Musk said these donated models will be equipped with Starlinks and free Wi-Fi.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained
With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.
With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.