Minneapolis Commits to Police Oversight Following George Floyd Probe

Minneapolis on Monday agreed to systemic reforms to its police department and to submit to outside oversight after a federal investigation spurred by the 2020 killing of George Floyd uncovered a pattern of civil rights abuses. Minneapolis and the U.S. Justice Department reached a court-enforceable agreement, known as a consent decree, that will seek an

Venezuela Opposition Leader Meets With Biden, Speaks to Trump Advisor

WASHINGTON/CARACAS—Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognized by multiple countries as president-elect, said on Monday he had a fruitful meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and spoke at length with President-elect Donald Trump’s security advisor. “The people of Venezuela deserve a peaceful transfer of power to

Trump’s attorneys ask Garland to stop the release of special counsel report

Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to remove special counsel Jack Smith from his post and either decline to release Smith’s upcoming report detailing his investigations into the president-elect or hand over the matter to Trump’s incoming administration, according to a letter released Monday.  The letter, addressed to Garland and a

Trump Names Joseph Nocella Jr. as US Attorney for New York’s Eastern District

The Nassau County judge would replace Breon Peace, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in August 2021. President-elect Donald J. Trump has named his choice for the U.S. attorney from the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella Jr. Trump announced the selection several weeks after the current U.S. attorney from the district, Breon

Incoming White House Chief of Staff Outlines Blueprint for 2nd Trump Term

Susie Wiles promises a smooth-running White House, emphasizing discipline, loyalty, and teamwork for Trump’s second term. Susie Wiles, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, has outlined her vision for a smooth-running Trump second term, pledging a West Wing that will work with discipline and teamwork to deliver quickly on the president-elect’s promises