Donald J. Trump

Who will Trump pick for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?

November 21, 2024 3:11pm CST

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

November 21, 2024 1:11pm CST

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts Trump as 'threat to everything sensible'

November 20, 2024 8:13am CST

Mayor Brandon Johnson claims Trump will create 'a system where there is upheaval and chaos'

No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket

November 20, 2024 6:22am CST

SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.

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

November 19, 2024 8:30pm CST

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 8:19pm CST

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

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

November 19, 2024 3:05pm CST

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

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

November 19, 2024 1:02pm CST

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

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

November 19, 2024 12:14pm CST

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.

Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?

November 19, 2024 8:14am CST

President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead US intelligence raises scrutiny over past Russia comments

November 18, 2024 7:06pm CST

Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.

Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says

November 18, 2024 5:43pm CST

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.

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

November 18, 2024 5:20pm CST

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

What is the 'Trump Dance'? Athletes embrace moves in viral celebrations

November 18, 2024 2:28pm CST

A new trend of athletes performing the "Trump Dance" has gained traction across sports.