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?
GOP holds slight edge in US political party affiliation for 3rd straight year: poll
With Americans divided politically on key issues, a new poll shows that more people are leaning toward the Republican Party.
With Americans divided politically on key issues, a new poll shows that more people are leaning toward the Republican Party.
Famous outsiders who joined the government
From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.
From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.
Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings
The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.
The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.
Hegseth stumped by question about ASEAN; here's what it is
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.
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.
Nancy Mace challenges Jasmine Crockett to ‘take it outside’ in House hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."
Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."
Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
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.
Maryland’s handgun safety rules survive Supreme Court challenge
The decision preserves Maryland’s strict requirements for handgun purchases, which include safety training, fingerprinting, a background check, and a waiting period.
The decision preserves Maryland’s strict requirements for handgun purchases, which include safety training, fingerprinting, a background check, and a waiting period.
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.
'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20.
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.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
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Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Virginia Democrats retain statehouse majority in key special elections
Virginia Democrats maintained control of the Statehouse on Tuesday after winning two critical special elections in Loudoun County, solidifying their majority in the state Senate and the House of Delegates.
Virginia Democrats maintained control of the Statehouse on Tuesday after winning two critical special elections in Loudoun County, solidifying their majority in the state Senate and the House of Delegates.
Loudoun County special elections could shake up state legislature
Voters cast ballots in portions of Loudoun County for two special elections Tuesday. Early voting has happened for weeks.
Voters cast ballots in portions of Loudoun County for two special elections Tuesday. Early voting has happened for weeks.