Why US influence in Southeast Asia could decline under Trump 2.0
“I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars,” declared US president-elect Donald Trump in his victory speech after a stunning...
The Lame Duck Session of Congress Begins—Here’s What to Expect
Jockeying for leadership roles is already underway. Congress will likely act only to prevent a government shutdown, while the Senate will confirm more judges...
What to Know About Stephen Miller, Trump’s Deputy Chief of Policy
Miller, one of Trump’s longest-serving aides, has played a role in many of Trump’s policy proposals, particularly on immigration. Stephen Miller, former senior policy...
House Republican Leaders Hold News Conference
The U.S. House of Representatives Republican leadership, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, hold a news conference at 10 a.m. ET on Nov. 12...
Who Is Lee Zeldin? 5 Things to Know About Trump’s EPA Chief
Lee Zeldin served as a congressman for New York before mounting a failed bid to become governor of the Empire State. President-elect Donald Trump...
New York Justice Delays Ruling on Trump’s Immunity Arguments
Trump had argued that presidential immunity meant the court should throw out the indictment and verdict against him. New York State Supreme Court Justice...
Schumer Opens Orientation to All New Senators, Including McCormick, Gallego
The Senate majority leader had not extended invitations to two candidates in close races. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has opened up...
GOP Declares Victory in Contest to Retain House
Decision Desk HQ projected that the Republicans will retain the House, while The Associated Press is yet to make a call. WASHINGTON—The House Republican...
Supreme Court Denies Mark Meadows’s Request in 2020 Election Interference Prosecution
The former White House chief of staff argued his efforts to contest the 2020 Georgia election were part of his federal job and thus...