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Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS 

The president-elect claims it’s vital for national and economic security.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
2 hours ago

Appeals court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing

A New York appeals judge has denied President-elect Trump's request to delay the Jan. 10 sentencing in his criminal hush money case.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
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Trump threatens to use military forces to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal

Donald Trump has intensified threats to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, declaring both essential for U.S. national security.
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VIDEO: Trump threatens to use military forces to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal
4 hours ago

Judge in Trump's classified docs case blocks release of special counsel's report

The judge in Donald Trump's classified documents case has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the case.
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Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington.
January 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

"The Republican Party will not cut benefits," the House speaker told reporters.
January 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"The Republican Party will not cut benefits," the House speaker told reporters.
January 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Trump claims he'll rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump took his aim at Mexico again Tuesday boasting that he would change the Gulf of Mexico as part of his retaliation against the country.
January 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
President-elect Donald Trump took his aim at Mexico again Tuesday boasting that he would change the Gulf of Mexico as part of his retaliation against the country.
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is shown during a press conference on Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
January 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why it's called that.

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Mexico again Tuesday boasting that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico in retaliation for his issues with Mexico.
January 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Offshore drilling platform just off shore in the Gulf of Mexico.
January 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election

DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.
January 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, Jan. 24, 2023.
January 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Gov. Chris Sununu discusses the upcoming presidential transition

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu discusses the legacy of President Jimmy Carter and the upcoming presidential transition for President-elect Trump.
January 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
VIDEO: Gov. Chris Sununu discusses the upcoming presidential transition
January 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.
January 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, Jan. 7, 2025.
January 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Judge blocks release of special counsel's report

The judge in Donald Trump's classified documents case has temporarily blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the case.
January 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Judge blocks release of special counsel's report
January 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Trump announces $20 billion foreign investment in data centers across US

President-elect Donald Trump said the investments will focus on building new data centers across the Midwest and Sun Belt.
January 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President-elect Donald Trump said the investments will focus on building new data centers across the Midwest and Sun Belt.
January 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Trump says 'hell will break out' if Israeli hostages aren't released by inauguration

In a lengthy press conference, the incoming president warned Hamas that there will be consequences if hostages are not released.
January 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump says 'hell will break out' if Israeli hostages aren't released by inauguration
January 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland as his father continues to talk about buying it

Danish officials have continued to emphasize that Greenland is not for sale.
January 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Danish officials have continued to emphasize that Greenland is not for sale.
January 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Trump will be 'much smarter' for second term: Gov. Sununu

New Hampshire’s outgoing Republican Governor Chris Sununu discusses President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration.
January 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
VIDEO: Trump will be 'much smarter’ for second term: Gov. Sununu
January 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Judge denies Trump’s effort to delay sentencing in hush money case

The judge in President-elect Donald Trump's criminal hush money case in New York on Monday denied a request by Trump to halt the sentencing in the case, currently scheduled for Friday.
January 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
VIDEO: Judge denies Trump’s effort to delay sentencing in hush money case
January 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Trump co-defendants ask Judge Cannon to block release of special counsel report

Lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira asked Judge Aileen Cannon to issue an order barring AG Merrick Garland from publicly releasing the report by Jan. 10.
January 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center, Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix.
January 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Here's a look at how special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has progressed.
January 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
January 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Judge denies Trump's request to halt sentencing in his criminal hush money case

Judge Juan Merchan on Monday refused a request from President-elect Trump to halt the sentencing in his criminal hush money case.
January 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, March 9, 2024, in Rome Ga.
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM

4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Vice President Kamala Harris stands with House Speaker Mike Johnson as a joint session of Congress convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
January 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM

Trump's plea to delay sentencing on his hush money conviction denied

Judge Juan Merchan denied Donald Trump's request to postpone his sentencing for a hush money conviction, which is set for Friday.
January 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
VIDEO: Trump's plea to delay sentencing on his hush money conviction denied
January 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM

Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win over Kamala Harris

On Jan. 6, Congress gathered to count the Electoral College votes and confirm Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the November presidential election.
January 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
VIDEO: Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win over Kamala Harris
January 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM

Trump sues judge and Manhattan DA over denial of president-elect’s immunity motions

Donald Trump is suing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan over his denial of the president-elect’s immunity motions.
January 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Trump sues judge and Manhattan DA over denial of president-elect’s immunity motions
January 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM

The big story: Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win

Plus, Biden's move to permanently block offshore oil drilling sparks Trump's ire. Also a recap of Sunday's Golden Globes.
January 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The big story: Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win
January 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Trump backtracks from 'one big, beautiful bill' to fund his agenda

After nearly derailing a spending bill last month, Trump continues to shake up business on Capitol Hill, shifting positions on how Republicans should fund his policies.
January 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center, Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix.
January 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Trump asks judge to halt sentencing in his criminal hush money case

President-elect Trump has asked the judge overseeing his criminal hush money case in New York to halt his sentencing in the case, currently set for Friday.
January 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
VIDEO: Trump asks judge to halt sentencing in his criminal hush money case
January 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Trump's continuing effort to downplay Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'

Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the violent events of Jan. 6, 2021 -- a day President-elect Donald Trump has continually tried to recast as a "day of love."
January 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 22, 2024.
January 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win

House and Senate lawmakers met in a joint session to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory. Vice President Harris, who lost to Trump, is presiding over the ceremony.
January 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
VIDEO: Congress certifies Donald Trump's Electoral College win
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM

4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
VIDEO: 4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

On Jan. 6 anniversary, Kamala Harris to certify election she lost

Security is heightened after four years ago, but snow might be a bigger threat.
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible at a temporary protective fencing checkpoint on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. As Congress returns tomorrow, the U.S. Capitol Building has enhanced security protection in place for the January 6th, 2025 vote count to certify the election, and Inauguration Day.
January 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Macron declares Trump has 'solid ally' in France, urges realism from Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that France is “a solid ally” as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025
January 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech to French ambassadors posted around the world, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, Pool)
January 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Congress set to certify Donald Trump’s election victory

Congress is gathering for a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 election, the final step before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
January 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
VIDEO: Congress set to certify Donald Trump’s election victory
January 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Congress is ready to certify Trump's election win, but Jan. 6 legacy hangs over day

Congress plans to convene amid a snowstorm to certify the 2024 election results for President-elect Donald Trump
January 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
FILE - Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., officiate as a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to count the Electoral College votes cast in the presidential election, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
January 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint

The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot
January 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
FILE - Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., asks questions during a hearing, May 14, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP, File)
January 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club

President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club
January 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Melania Trump looks on as President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Trump to face sentencing on January 10

The judge has signaled no jail time ahead with “unconditional discharge.” 
January 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump to face sentencing on January 10
January 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion: 2 letters found on suspect's phone, police say

Matthew Livelsberger -- the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Las Vegas Hotel -- died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
January 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This undated photo, provided by the Las Vegas Police Department, shows the remains of the Tesla Cybertruck involved in an explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
January 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Judge in Trump hush money case expected to sentence him to 'unconditional discharge'

The judge in President-elect Donald Trump's New York criminal hush money case indicated Friday that he intends to sentence Trump to an "unconditional discharge."
January 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Republican presidential nominee, former  President Donald Trump looks on during a roundtable with faith leaders at Christ Chapel on Oct. 23, 2024 in Zebulon, Ga.
January 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM

Suspect behind Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion left note on cell phone: Authorities

Matthew Livelsberger, who was an active-duty Army soldier, shared "grievances" in a note found on a phone in the vehicle and called the attack a "wake up call," authorities said Friday.
January 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
VIDEO: Suspect behind Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion left note on cell phone: Authorities
January 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM

Judge in Trump's hush money case orders him to appear for sentencing next week

In his ruling Friday, Judge Juan Merchan indicated that he intends to sentence the president-elect in New York just 10 days before his inauguration.
January 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
VIDEO: Judge in Trump's hush money case orders him to appear for sentencing next week
January 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Vegas suspect’s military background ‘very surprising’: Former FBI agent

ABC News contributor Richard Frankel believes the actions of the suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck were aimed at Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump.
January 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
VIDEO: Vegas suspect’s military background ‘very surprising’: Former FBI agent
January 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Judge in Trump hush money case expected to sentence him to 'unconditional discharge'

The judge in President-elect Donald Trump's New York criminal hush money case indicated Friday that he intends to sentence Trump to an "unconditional discharge."
January 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
VIDEO: Judge in Trump hush money case expected to sentence him to 'unconditional discharge'
January 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM

Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion: Sheriff

Authorities investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel have expanded their search for evidence to Colorado.
January 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The remains of a Tesla Cybertruck that burned at the entrance of Trump Tower are inspected in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 1, 2025.
January 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Officials give update on Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Law enforcement officials said they had not yet found a motive or any direct connection to the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans.
January 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
VIDEO: Officials give update on Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
January 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion was Army member on leave

The suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas Hotel sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head prior to the blast, officials said.
January 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion was Army member on leave
January 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president
January 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Melania Trump looks on as President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral next week in Washington.
January 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
January 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM

Las Vegas police looking for links between Cybertruck blast and New Orleans attack

Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion and fire outside of the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada.
January 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada, Jan. 1, 2025.
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Biden, Trump condemn New Orleans truck attack

President Joe Biden ordered all available federal resources to investigate how Wednesday's attack happened, while President-elect Donald Trump called it "an act of pure evil" in a social media post. 
January 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
VIDEO: Biden, Trump condemn New Orleans truck attack