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Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Peach and Blossom in traditional White House ceremony

November 25, 2024 12:20pm EST

President Biden pardoned two lucky birds on Monday at the White House’s annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon.

Minnesota-raised turkeys set to be pardoned at the White House

November 25, 2024 11:42am EST

Turkeys raised in Minnesota went through a rigorous process to be pardoned by President Joe Biden.

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

November 25, 2024 11:04am EST

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

November 23, 2024 4:30pm EST

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

November 21, 2024 7:20pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.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

November 21, 2024 7:15pm EST

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.

Musk, Ramaswamy expected to slash federal jobs, welcome 'mass resignations' to cut spending

November 21, 2024 7:03pm EST

Members of Congress are speaking out about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to slash federal jobs.

‘God Bless the USA’ charts again after Trump’s win

November 21, 2024 4:50pm EST

Lee Greenwood confirmed he would be performing “God Bless the USA" during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.

Leaders in DC, Maryland, Virginia prepare for Trump transition

November 20, 2024 9:29pm EST

Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington.

What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid

November 20, 2024 9:41am EST

Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office

November 20, 2024 9:07am EST

President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.

DOGE reportedly considers mobile tax-filing app to simplify US tax process

November 19, 2024 9:30pm EST

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.

Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary

November 19, 2024 9:19pm EST

Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.

Virginia's Youngkin endorses Winsome Earle-Sears for governor

November 19, 2024 5:29pm EST

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor ahead of the state's November 2025 gubernatorial contest. Youngkin and Sears are both Republicans.

Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

November 19, 2024 4:05pm EST

Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

November 19, 2024 1:14pm EST

New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.

Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

November 18, 2024 7:05pm EST

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open

November 18, 2024 6:20pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.

Trump may attend SpaceX's 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday

November 18, 2024 6:07pm EST

Donald Trump’s visit comes as billionaire Elon Musk has been present at the president-elect’s side as Trump continues to make cabinet nominations for his administration.