Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.

Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025

Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?

SpaceX Starship explodes: 'Rapid unscheduled disassembly'
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A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday. The Starship spacecraft was meant to take off from its Starbase facility South Texas and splash down into the Indian Ocean.

Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot

The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.

Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’

The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.

Famous outsiders who joined the government

From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.

Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings

The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.

TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says

President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.

Gov. Hobbs announces $17.2M in border funding
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says over $17 million will be used to stop fentanyl from coming into the country, and support county sheriffs and local police departments.

Deadly shooting along I-10; Phoenix school district placed under receivership | Nightly Roundup

From a deadly shooting that resulted in hours of freeway closure in the West Valley to what Arizona education officials are doing for a Phoenix school district that is facing financial problems, here's a look at some of your top stories.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.