Trump has claimed his victory was a mandate. Washington’s realities are already challenging that
Donald Trump has yet to arrive in Washington, but he is already confronting the limitations of his electoral mandate.
Companies Are Scrambling to Fund Trump’s Inauguration. He’s Keeping Track
Donald Trump is expected to raise more money than ever for his second inauguration in January. He’s keeping tabs on who’s ...
Trump stuns Washington with push to repeal debt ceiling
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, the president-elect demanded that lawmakers lift the borrowing limit as ...
Experts: Trump's use of consumer fraud law to sue Des Moines Register unlikely to succeed
The president-elect's use of a state consumer fraud statute against the Des Moines Register for a poll that missed the mark ...
Newsom’s team scheming plan to protect illegal immigrants from Trump deportations: Report
The proposal details how to connect undocumented immigrants with legal services, schools, labor unions, and local governments ...
Trump picks billionaire financier for deputy defense secretary
The choice of Stephen Feinberg of Cerberus Capital Management comes as Pete Hegseth continues to face questions in the ...
Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December ...
Trump brings chaos back to Washington — even before taking office: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, senior political reporter Jonathan Allen writes that the government shutdown battle shows Donald Trump is ...
Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach
President-elect Trump is seizing the reins of power early and, according to lawmakers in both parties, already acting as ...
Trump’s election sparks fight over judicial retirements, new judgeships
Three U.S. judges appointed by Democratic presidents have withdrawn plans to retire, and President Joe Biden vetoed a bill to ...