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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
14 minutes ago
President-elect Donald Trump, center, and his wife Melania, walk with Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and his wife, Kimberley, to meet with Senate Republican at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
22 minutes ago

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
22 minutes ago
Nick Koenig, a University of Idaho doctoral student who teaches in climate change and sociology, poses for a photo on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, on campus in Moscow, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
4 hours ago

'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."
4 hours ago
President Joe Biden stands with California Governor Gavin Newsom, as he visits a Santa Monica Fire Station to receive a briefing from Cal Fire officials on the Palisades wildfire, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Calif. Jan. 8, 2025.
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
Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill
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
President-elect Donald Trump speaks after a meeting with Republicans in Congress at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2025.
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
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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
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 11:44 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
Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 24, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
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
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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
Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart, speaks at a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18, 2023.
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
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives a statement at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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
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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
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 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
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 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
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
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
In this June 9, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump is shown at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Dec. 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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
VIDEO: Trump threatens to use military forces to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal
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 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)