Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is grappling with internal strife over the alleged  conduct of a senior and longtime adviser, Boris Epshteyn, who has been accused by at least one Republican politician of trying to profit personally from his ability to influence Trump’s Cabinet picks. Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens submitted a sworn declaration to

Special Counsel Moves To Drop All Charges in Election Interference Case Against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a judge to drop all charges in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing a Justice Department policy that sitting presidents cannot be indicted or prosecuted. “The Department’s position is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” Smith wrote in

Biden Pardons 2 Turkeys in Annual White House Tradition

The president announced this year’s lucky contenders from Minnesota: Peach and Blossom. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys on Monday in a ceremony marking his final Thanksgiving tradition at the White House. “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington. It’s also my last time to speak here as your

Trump Makes Endorsements for 2 US House Seats in Florida

The president-elect endorsed Florida state Sen. Randy Fine and CFO Jimmy Patronis to run for election. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced his endorsements for two Florida congressional seats that will be up for grabs soon. Earlier this month, Trump named Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to become his national security adviser, and Waltz is expected