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What Pam Bondi, Trump's new AG pick, has said about investigating DOJ prosecutors
Donald Trump's new attorney general pick Pam Bondi appears easily positioned to pick up the mantle on his goal of overhauling DOJ and his pledge for retribution.
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Prosecutors wind down Trump's federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold
Here's a look at each of President-elect Donald Trump's major court cases, and where they stand following his election victory this month.
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How Trump’s plans for government efficiency could impact minority entrepreneurs
Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development Eric Morrissette discusses what a new Trump administration could mean for key government programs.
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Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.
"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Trump’s sentencing date in his hush money case delayed by judge
The judge said he will allow the defense to file a motion to dismiss the case. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports.
November 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM
November 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Judge delays Trump's Nov. 26 sentencing date in his hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan has delayed President-elect Donald Trump’s Nov. 26 sentencing date in his criminal hush money case, according to a brief order issued Friday.
November 22, 2024 at 4:36 PM
November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Texas commissioner offers 1,402 acres to Trump for 'deportation facilities'
Tony Payan, director of Rice University’s BIPP Center for the U.S. and Mexico, discusses what this plan could mean for international relations.
November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
November 22, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration
President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.
November 22, 2024 at 3:45 PM
November 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Texas land commissioner offers 1,402 acres to Trump for 'deportation facilities'
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering the incoming Trump administration 1,402 acres it purchased along the Texas-Mexico border.
November 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
November 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Why is Texas offering 1,400 acres of land to Trump for 'deportation facilities?'
After offering the Trump administration land for "deportation facilities," other parts of Texas near the border could be offered up, too, an official says.
November 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM
November 22, 2024 at 1:03 PM
What to know about Trump AG pick Pam Bondi
On the same day Gaetz withdrew his candidacy, President-elect Donald Trump announced Pam Bondi as his next nominee for attorney general.
November 22, 2024 at 1:03 PM
November 22, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Trump announces Pam Bondi as new AG pick
The president-elect's selection comes the same day Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination.
November 22, 2024 at 2:05 AM
November 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Trump promised to disrupt Washington. His Cabinet picks would do just that: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump campaigned on bringing about a radical overhaul of the federal government. His Cabinet picks, so far, reflect his intent to carry out that pledge.
November 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM
November 21, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Trump has made millions hawking merchandise. Now he could face conflicts of interest
Donald Trump is seeking to cash in on his election win by selling new merchandise like Trump Boots and Trump Coins, but experts say there could be conflicts of interest.
November 21, 2024 at 8:43 PM
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Hegseth meets with GOP senators to fight for nomination
ABC News’ Selina Wang discusses the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
November 21, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Trump’s mass deportation plan will harm our communities: Colorado AG
Colorado Attorney General Philip J. Weiser is planning to challenge President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to declare a “national emergency” in court.
November 21, 2024 at 5:55 PM
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself
Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
November 21, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government
A look at how Trump can upend the federal government, including "deleting" agencies and ousting workers he sees as unloyal.
November 21, 2024 at 3:23 PM
November 20, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Stock prices soar for Trump allies' companies post-election
Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla have climbed nearly 40% since Election Day.
November 20, 2024 at 11:55 PM
November 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Private prison firms donated more than $1M to Trump. Now they expect a business boom
Private prison companies contributed more than a million dollars to Donald Trump's reelection -- and are now poised to benefit from his mass deportation plan.
November 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM
November 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Why some influencers are talking tariffs ahead of Trump presidency
ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze spoke to Walmart about the potential rising cost of goods if new tariffs go into effect next year.
November 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
November 20, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Influencers warn shoppers to stock up before Trump’s tariffs potentially raise prices
A wave of posts on social media are urging shoppers to stock up on their favorite products now or risk paying higher prices if tariffs go into effect once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
November 20, 2024 at 9:04 PM
November 20, 2024 at 8:41 PM
President-elect Trump reveals more White House plans
ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang discusses the latest staff and cabinet picks by President-elect Trump.
November 20, 2024 at 8:41 PM
November 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Americans want Trump mass deportation plan: Texas congresswoman
Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
November 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, some of his cabinet appointees appear to be split on the question of what he should do about TikTok in the U.S.
November 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Trump seeks dismissal of hush money conviction on immunity grounds
President-elect Trump's criminal hush money conviction must be dismissed "to facilitate the orderly transition of Executive power," defense attorneys argued Wednesday.
November 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?
Thomas Homan, Trump's choice to serve as the border czar, said U.S. military assets would be a "force multiplier" in the deportations.
November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Trump stands by Matt Gaetz after tapping him for AG pick
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday to decide whether to vote to release their report on Matt Gaetz and allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM
November 20, 2024 at 11:38 AM
What Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' fracking agenda could look like
President-elect Donald Trump's second term could bring reform to energy permitting and increased fracking on federal lands.
November 20, 2024 at 11:38 AM
November 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Trump's nominee for attorney general under fire
Questions are being raised about former Rep. Matt Gaetz's fitness to serve as attorney general, in part because of a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations about him.
November 20, 2024 at 7:37 AM
November 20, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Trump stands by Matt Gaetz
Trump said he is not reconsidering his nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, despite many Republican senators calling for a House Ethics Committee report to be released.
November 20, 2024 at 4:05 AM
November 20, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Former acting DHS secretary on what to expect from Trump’s immigration agenda
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on President-elect Trump's priorities for the department and his plan for mass deportations.
November 20, 2024 at 3:59 AM
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched the most powerful super-heavy Starship rocket on its sixth test flight, but were forced to perform a splashdown after an issue with the booster.
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM
November 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Trump picks Lutnick for commerce secretary job
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his secretary of the Department of Commerce.
November 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
November 20, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch
For two weeks, Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk into his world
November 20, 2024 at 12:38 AM
November 20, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Trump vetting Project 2025 architect for top administration post
Plus, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in Texas to watch a SpaceX rocket launch as well as a look at why passengers may soon see Shake Shack burgers on Delta flights.
November 20, 2024 at 12:12 AM
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Trump attends SpaceX 'Starship' launch with Musk
President-elect Donald Trump attended a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday in Texas alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Trump picks Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary job
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his secretary of the Department of Commerce.
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
New Jersey Senator George Helmy discusses what Trump presidency means for Gaza
He is the only Arab-American senator in Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
November 19, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth draws controversy
Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi joins ABC News Live to talk President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
November 19, 2024 at 10:29 PM
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Dr. Oz picked as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator
Dr. Mehmet Oz has been selected to serve as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump announced.
November 19, 2024 at 10:27 PM
November 19, 2024 at 10:14 PM
What the gender gap tells us about Trump's win
Donald Trump's appeals to young men and men of color in the 2024 election campaign may have paid off.
November 19, 2024 at 10:14 PM
November 19, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Prosecutors in Trump hush money case oppose dismissal, but are OK pausing case
Prosecutors say they oppose Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss his New York criminal hush money conviction -- but that they do not object to pausing the case.
November 19, 2024 at 7:25 PM
November 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Trump vetting a Project 2025 architect for top administration post: Sources
Donald Trump tried to distance himself from the Project 2025 plan during his campaign, but sources say one of its top architects may get a top administration post.
November 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
November 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Prosecutors in Trump hush money case oppose dismissal, OK pausing case
The DA's office suggested deferring all remaining proceedings in the case, including sentencing, until after Donald Trump leaves the White House in 2029.
November 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
November 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Trump reveals plans for mass deportations as president
The Trump team is already in talks with private prisons to expand immigration detention centers and is considering restarting family detentions, sources tell ABC News.
November 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
November 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Georgia court cancels hearing in Trump's appeal of Fani Willis disqualification case
Georgia Court of Appeals canceled a hearing that was set to weigh president-elect Donald Trump and his codefendants' appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification issue.
November 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
November 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results
Here's a look at how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has unfolded.
November 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
November 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Trump vetting a Project 2025 architect for top administration post: Sources
ABC News’ Katherine Faulders discusses the latest updates in President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.
November 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM
November 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."
November 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM