Brandon man facing felony charges for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riots

Nearly four years after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities are still identifying people who went inside the Capitol building -- and making arrests. 

Elon Musk warning Republicans against getting in Trump's way — or his

Some on Donald Trump’s team believe Elon Musk supports the president-elect’s plan but may pressure Republicans who he considers disloyal to Trump.

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as everyone braces for Trump

President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.

Flags flown half-staff in Florida to honor 3, including St. Pete sailor, killed in 2019 terrorist act

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the three American sailors, including one from St. Petersburg, who were killed during a terrorist act five years ago at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for allies before he leaves office

The president is mulling the pardons amid concerns from the White House that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration could target Joe Biden’s allies in investigations.

Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump says he pulled the plug on Chronister after Hillsborough sheriff announced DEA nomination withdrawal

Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.

Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator

President-elect Trump announced several more additions to his administration, including his choices for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy and NASA administrator.

Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.

Chronister's promotion draws praise from Florida politicians

Law enforcement leaders around Florida are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the DEA administrator.

Hunter Biden pardon: Dean Phillips accuses Biden, Trump of abusing powers, urges reform

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, saying recent U.S. presidents have "abused" the power of pardoning and called for reforms. 

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.

Former DEA intelligence analyst praises Chronister’s nomination to head agency, warns of possible weakness

President-elect Trump on Saturday nominated Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Brian Boyd, a former DEA intelligence analyst who helped launch the agency's first joint intelligence operations center, applauds Trump's pick, but notes the role may be challenging. 

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.