POLITICS

Among the actions Donald Trump is expected to take is to declare an energy emergency in the United States.

Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as US president Monday, promising a new "golden age" for America as the world braces for a return of his unpredictable leadership.

Bill Gates praised Donald Trump for his interest in global health and innovation during a private three-hour dinner.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Vice President-elect JD Vance slammed CBP One, an immigration app, ahead of Trump's planned executive orders to reverse Biden-era policies.

The administration selected a new group of drugs to negotiate for lower rates for Medicare.

Tech bigwigs like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk plan to attend Monday's events.

The president-elect says everyone needs to respect the court ruling but he would review the situation and make a decision in the "not too distant future."

The Solana-based meme coin project, Magaverse, has donated $1,000,000 to organizations approved by president Donald Trump.

Former Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush will skip Donald Trump's 2025 inaugural luncheon, breaking a long-standing bipartisan tradition.

Chris Wright, Trump's energy secretary nominee, faced Democratic backlash during his confirmation hearing over controversial wildfire comments.

President-elect Donald Trump invites TikTok CEO Shou Chew to his inauguration as the app faces a U.S. ban.

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that Block, which is owned by Twitter founder, Jack Dorsey, failed to give adequate customer service–including the absence of live telephone agents–for customers to get assistance.

Scott Bessent warned about the dangers of not extending tax cuts implemented during Donald Trump's first term.

U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to "stand guard" against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address.

Gas prices saw a notable increase in December 2024, with the gasoline index rising 4.4%.

Mike Pence's advocacy group opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination, citing his inconsistent pro-life abortion stances.

In a bold move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule that limits the levels of nicotine in cigarettes.

A group is suing McDonald's over a scholarship program that is only available for Hispanic and Latino students.

TikTok is reportedly preparing to shut down the U.S. version of the app on Sunday if the Supreme Court moves to block it

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy and gas infrastructure, officials reported Wednesday.

Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply with investigators to avoid "bloodshed".

Boar's Head faces scrutiny over unsanitary conditions described as "general filth," wrote an inspector about an Indiana plant.

Sen. Warren repeatedly threw the nominee for Defense Secretary's own words back at him in a heated exchange about his views on women in combat.

Michael S. Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, will step down from his role effective February 28, 2025 while continuing as a governor

Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth dodged a question about using military force to take over Greenland during his confirmation hearing.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen questioned Hegseth about how he actually feels about women serving in the military.

Capitol Police dragged several protesters out of the Armed Services Committee hearing after they interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement

Democratic Sen. Jack Reed unleashed a scathing attack on Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee at the start of his confirmation hearing.