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Trump asks Georgia appeals court to dismiss racketeering case brought by Fani Willis

President-elect Donald Trump asked a Georgia appeals court to quash the criminal racketeering case against him in Fulton County, saying the Constitution forbids his prosecution because he will be inaugurated as president in January.

December 4, 2024

House virus panel finishes its work by adopting report on ‘likely’ lab origins

A House panel on Wednesday adopted its massive final report on the coronavirus and its origins, putting its final stamp on the fallout from the pathogen that upended society in 2020 and 2021.

December 4, 2024

Former Vice President Mike Pence supports Trump’s tough approach on trade

Former Vice President Mike Pence says President-elect Donald Trump isn't bluffing in his threat to impose new tariffs on China and other countries.

December 4, 2024

Global pivot from Biden to Trump sealed with Macron’s invite to Notre Dame

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to invite President-elect Donald Trump to the grand reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral marks the end of the Biden era and signals the world is focused on courting the incoming U.S. leader with sharp elbows.

December 3, 2024

White House: U.S. will redouble plastics-pollution effort after deal failure at Busan

The White House said Tuesday it is disappointing that negotiators could not strike a legally binding deal to address plastic pollution during a high-profile summit in South Korea.

December 3, 2024

‘Hell to pay’: Trump threatens fierce action to free hostages in Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday there would be "all hell to pay" if hostages held in the Middle East are not released by his inauguration on Jan. 20.

December 2, 2024

At White House Xmas event, first lady Jill Biden says she supports pardon of Hunter Biden

First lady Jill Biden said Monday "of course" she supports her husband's decision to pardon Hunter Biden on tax and gun convictions.

December 2, 2024

Sen.-elect Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George’s County exec, setting up 2025 special election

Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks formally resigned her position as Prince George's County executive Monday so she can begin her term on Capitol Hill on Jan. 3.

December 2, 2024

Biden says New York native Omer Neutra was killed in the 2023 Hamas raid

President Biden said Monday that an Israeli-American, Omer Neutra, was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas and that militants had been holding his body since the raid.

December 2, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Hunter Biden’s pardon damages justice system

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed President Biden on Monday for reneging on his pledge not to pardon Hunter Biden, calling it a sign that "real reform" of the justice system is needed.

December 2, 2024

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis slams Hunter Biden pardon: ‘Bad precedent’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says he is "disappointed" in President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter Biden, saying the president put his family ahead of the country.

December 2, 2024

‘Times have changed’: Debate over fluoridated water resurfaces across U.S.

Studies about the potential link between high levels of fluoride and lower IQ in children, plus comments from President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, are throwing fuel on the debate to the chagrin of dental experts who say fluoridated water is an irreplaceable tool.

November 29, 2024

Mexico says Trump tariff plan would kill 400K U.S. jobs, devastate auto sector

A sweeping 25% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico would be "a shot in the foot" that could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs, particularly in the automobile sector, a Mexican official warned Wednesday.

November 27, 2024

FBI investigating bomb threats, ‘swatting’ against Trump Cabinet picks

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees have been targeted with bomb threats and "swatting," the FBI said Wednesday.

November 27, 2024

Rep. Ritchie Torres ramps up criticism of N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul

Rep. Ritchie Torres on Wednesday called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul a leading hypocrite in the Empire State.

November 27, 2024

China releases three Americans in prisoner swap

The Biden administration has secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S.

November 27, 2024

Trump team signs memos needed to kickstart transition, share info with Biden team

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team have signed a memo of understanding that allows it to coordinate with the Biden White House and gain critical information from agency heads before the Jan. 20 inauguration.

November 26, 2024

Harris thanks grassroots supporters after ‘heavy’ election loss

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday thanked grassroots supporters who donated their time and treasure ahead of her losing bid for the presidency, saying the fight for their agenda "did not end of Nov. 5" and brighter days are ahead for the Democratic Party.

November 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat divides lawmakers, business groups at home

While GOP allies cheer President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico unless those countries rein in illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S., some business lobbies and trade groups warn of domestic pain if he follows through.

November 26, 2024

Youngkin to incoming Trump aides: Live in Virginia instead of D.C. or Maryland

Virginia is for lovers -- and new members of Trump's administration.

November 26, 2024