More Trump Cabinet Picks Emerge: Marco Rubio for State, Mike Waltz for NatSec Adviser, Kristi Noem for DHS

As he continues to fill out his cabinet, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials familiar with the decisions. All three

GOP Declares Victory in Contest to Retain House

Decision Desk HQ projected that the Republicans will retain the House, while The Associated Press is yet to make a call. WASHINGTON—The House Republican Conference on Nov. 12 celebrated retaining a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2024 general elections. On Monday evening, Decision Desk HQ projected that the Republicans will retain

Schumer Opens Orientation to All New Senators, Including McCormick, Gallego

The Senate majority leader had not extended invitations to two candidates in close races. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has opened up this week’s Senate orientation to all new senators, his office said on Nov. 12. A spokesperson told news outlets that invitations were sent to senator-elects Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Ruben Gallego

Trump Selects Mike Waltz as His National Security Adviser

Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida has a tough stance on communist China, having been vocal on Beijing’s espionage and human rights abuses. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), a vocal critic of communist China, to serve as his national security adviser, Reuters said on Monday, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the

Trump Likely to Pick Mike Waltz as His National Security Adviser: Reports

Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida has a tough stance on communist China, having been vocal on Beijing’s espionage and human rights abuses. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), a vocal critic of communist China, to serve as his national security adviser, Reuters said on Monday, citing two unnamed sources familiar

New York Judge Delays Ruling on Trump’s Immunity Arguments

Trump had argued that presidential immunity meant the court should throw out the indictment and verdict against him. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed ruling on President-elect Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in his falsified documents case. According to The Associated Press, Merchan told Trump’s lawyers on Nov. 12, when he was scheduled