After President-elect Donald Trump won a second term, multiple defendants charged for their roles in the events of Jan. 6, 2021, asked to delay their cases because they anticipate pardons from Trump. Many were denied, but each nonetheless raised questions about how Trump will handle the cases. According to data collected by NPR, more than
Visitors say they see pain, faith, bravery, beauty, and hope in the paintings. WASHINGTON—A specially curated version of the Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truth, Compassion, Tolerance) International Exhibition was held at the foyer of the Rayburn House Building in Congress from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15. The 17 paintings depict Chinese people’s unwavering belief
President-elect Trump is rounding out his administration with Cabinet picks, but there are several GOP senators whose votes could prove decisive in rejecting some nominations.
WASHINGTON—The recent announcements by President-elect Donald Trump that he would nominate former Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Tulsi Gabbard (R-Hawaii), as well as Fox News host Pete Hegseth, to key national security positions in his Cabinet have elicited mixed reactions from House lawmakers. Trump announced on Nov. 13 that he would nominate Gaetz to be
The president-elect recently proposed imposing a 10 percent temporary cap on credit card rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is open to working with President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming administration on capping credit card interest rates. Trump recently proposed implementing a 10 percent temporary cap on credit card rates. “While working Americans catch up, we’re
JERUSALEM—Donald Trump named more than half a dozen pro-Israel hawks to key foreign policy roles this week, reassuring Israelis that the president-elect’s incoming administration will be as supportive as his first. Trump’s picks largely ended talk in Israel that MAGA isolationism could weaken U.S. backing of the Jewish state. Israeli commentators hailed the roster—led by
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Florida senator Marco Rubio (R.) to lead the State Department. Rubio is, among other things, a full-spectrum opponent of China’s nefarious activities, and the news of his nomination dismayed the soft-on-China crowd. He is also tough on Iran and should focus America’s diplomats on promoting the nation’s interests rather