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Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency

November 30, 2024 7:25pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.

Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits

November 29, 2024 8:52am EST

Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.

Arizona man accused of making death threats against President-elect Donald Trump

November 28, 2024 7:58am EST

An Arizona man was arrested after authorities say he posted threats online to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of his family.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says

November 26, 2024 9:35pm EST

Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on 1st day in office

November 25, 2024 8:12pm EST

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe

November 25, 2024 5:07pm EST

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.

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.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

November 21, 2024 2:11pm EST

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.

Sen. Rick Scott readies for second term with forceful defense of Trump's cabinet picks

November 20, 2024 7:10pm EST

As Senator Rick Scott prepares to begin his second term in the Senate and 15th year serving Floridians, he weighed in on President-elect Trump's most controversial cabinet appointments and the confirmation process during a one-on-one interview with FOX 13 News.

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.

Polk County gang members busted in large-scale check fraud conspiracy: ‘We flushed the Trap Boys’

November 20, 2024 9:11am EST

Three gang members are headed back to prison and 19 others are facing federal charges in a large-scale conspiracy that victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County.