Election & Political News
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Prosecutors demand 15 years for ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case
Prosecutors seek 15 years for ex-NJ Senator Bob Menendez, convicted of abusing his Senate role and serving as a foreign agent.
What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained
With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.
Judge sentences Trump to an unconditional discharge in hush money case
A judge has sentenced President-elect Donald Trump with an unconditional discharge in his hush money conviction Friday.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
The court’s 5-4 order Thursday clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump.
Here's how history will judge Joe Biden's presidency, according to latest poll
A majority of Americans believe Biden’s presidency will be viewed negatively, but historians disagree. Here's why.
Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’
Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over assets in Georgia election worker case
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.