Pence Says He Congratulated Trump on Election Win During Carter Funeral

Pence and Trump reunited at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, exchanging a handshake and brief words for the first time since 2021. Former Vice President Mike Pence said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service on Jan. 9, when the two former colleagues exchanged pleasantries and shook hands.

Jack Smith, special counsel who oversaw Trump investigations, resigns

Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned, according to a Justice Department court filing submitted on Saturday. CBS News recently reported Smith would resign from the Justice Department after completing his work. According to court documents, Smith

Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump Threats

Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Canada unless Ottawa does more to boost border security. Canadian policymakers are preparing a wide-sweeping set of retaliatory tariffs to impose on the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on a threat to impose heavy tariffs on the nation. Canadian

Trump Taps Former Consultant to Lead Environmental Advisory Task Force

Ed Russo is the author of a book titled, ‘Donald J. Trump, An Environmental Hero,’ which was published in 2016. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has tapped former environmental consultant Ed Russo to lead an environmental advisory task force, which will be formed in his incoming administration. Trump stated that the task

In Farewell Address, Wray Urges FBI to Stay ‘Above Partisanship and Politics’

The outgoing director called on the FBI to follow ‘the facts wherever they lead’ regardless of the opinions of others. Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray said in his farewell address on Friday that the bureau must maintain its independence and avoid partisanship in carrying out its duties to protect the people. “No matter what’s happening