Politics

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it's shaping up much differently than his first. He's prioritizing loyalists for top jobs.

Nov 21, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday 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 from consideration.

Nov 21, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations.

Nov 21, 2024 4:59 PM Read more >

North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation

RALEIGH, N.C.

Nov 21, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won't hold votes on four of President Joe Biden's appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations and bring Biden within striking distance of t

Nov 21, 2024 4:35 PM Read more >

McConnell to head subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he prepares to step down as GOP leader

Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday he will lead a subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he carves out new roles once he relinquishes his long-running post as Senate Republican leader.

Nov 21, 2024 4:32 PM Read more >

Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen.

Nov 21, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model.

Nov 21, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for potential mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 21, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation

RALEIGH, N.C.

Nov 21, 2024 3:57 PM Read more >