Biden pardons his son Hunter: Here's what to know

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this month for gun and tax convictions. Here's what to know.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.

Trump's potential recess appointments could land at Supreme Court

President-elect Donald Trump has said he may use temporary recess appointments to bypass the Senate confirmation process for his more controversial Cabinet picks.

Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?

Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.

Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.

Concerns grow as Trump pledges to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, there are new concerns that a trade war might be on the way between the U.S. and its two neighbors. 

Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

President Biden talks ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he would recommend his Cabinet adopt a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

Trump's Cabinet secretary picks complete: See who’s nominated

President-elect Donald Trump has selected television personalities, former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans to fill the 15 key secretary roles. Here’s the full list.

Here's who Trump has picked for his administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced several more appointments to his administration this week after a setback with his first choice for attorney general.

Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.

Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.