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Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations
President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks
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Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country
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'He is the blame for this': Trump points finger at Newsom for wildfires
"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."
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January 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.
January 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
January 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda
President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.
January 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
January 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Trump's co-defendants in docs case push to block release of Jack Smith's final report
AG Merrick Garland intends to release the portion of the special counsel's report related to his election interference case against Donald Trump, according to a filing.
January 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
January 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Trump speaks with Justice Alito amid push to halt criminal sentencing
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke to President-elect Trump Tuesday to recommend a former law clerk for a job in the new administration, ABC News has learned.
January 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
January 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Donald and Melania Trump pay respects to Jimmy Carter
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump paid respects to former President Jimmy Carter as the 39th president lies in state inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
January 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Trump asks Supreme Court to block his criminal hush money sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the Jan. 10 sentencing in his New York criminal hush money case.
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Elon Musk puts outsize influence on display in government funding fight: ANALYSIS
Musk is the world's richest man, owns one of its biggest communications platforms and is increasingly politically active. Washington is seeing how potent a blend that is.
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
January 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump meets with CEO of Walmart at Mar-a-Lago
The president-elect is meeting with the CEOs of major corporations, including Doug McMillon of Walmart, in the days before he takes office on Jan. 20.
January 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
January 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerful
January 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
January 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump asks Supreme Court to block his criminal hush money sentencing
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and Selina Wang discuss the latest filing from President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers.
January 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
January 8, 2025 at 2:40 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 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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.
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
January 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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.
January 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
January 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
'Unprecedented criminal effort': What Trump's lawyers say is in Jack Smith's report
Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.
January 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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.
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
January 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?
January 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
January 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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.
January 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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