Trump urges Wayne Gretzky to run for Canadian prime minister as Justin Trudeau could be on the brink of losing power
Wayne Gretzky visited Mar-a-Lago and wore a MAGA hat after Donald Trump's November electoral victory.
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A running list of Elon Musk's wins and losses in Washington since Trump's election
The billionaire businessman has racked up some wins, and a few losses, since becoming a major MAGA power player.
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's call for US ownership of the key Arctic territory
"It is ironic that it coincides with the announcement from the United States," the Danish defense minister said.
China wants its people to watch for spies. Here's what it's asked them to beware of this year, from online dating to suspicious dragonflies.
Express deliveries, putting your military status on dating apps, and suspicious pens could all hold dangers for national security, China said in 2024.
Congress was set to get a modest raise. Then Elon Musk stepped in.
Elon Musk's tanking of a government funding bill also helped kill a modest increase in congressional salaries.
Meet the billionaires working with Trump on his second term
Donald Trump has surrounded himself with fellow billionaires, like Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick, as he prepares for his second term.
These Democrats aren't dismissing DOGE. It could give Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy a serious bipartisan boost.
Democrats are largely skeptical of Elon Musk's push to ax wasteful government spending. But some in the party aren't fully dismissing the DOGE goals.
Elon Musk hasn't always been Trump's 'first buddy' — see how their relationship has evolved over the years
Donald Trump and Elon Musk haven't always gotten along, but now the two powerful men are close political allies and frequently spend time together.
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7 high-profile political figures who made a splashy transition to the media industry
From George Stephanopoulos to Nicolle Wallace, many ex-political figures have transitioned to the media industry. It's not without criticism, though.
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says New York's mayor is politicizing his arrest
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges at his state arraignment Monday.
The top 20 US counties where big home insurers are dropping customers the fastest
A new Senate report shows where private home insurers are refusing to renew homeowners' policies. California and Florida are among the hardest hit.
Trump threatens to retake control of the Panama Canal as he blasts 'rip-off' fees
Panama charges tariffs for vessels traveling through the iconic waterway, with fees varying by size and purpose.
Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies starting in 2025
See who Trump has tapped to be part of his administration.
How a student-loan borrower got $155,000 in debt wiped out through bankruptcy using new relief guidance
Alrena Dale, 61, was working multiple jobs to afford her monthly student-loan payments. Then came Biden's new bankruptcy guidance.
Biden signs stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
The federal government will likely remain open as lawmakers on both sides banned together to avoid a shutdown.
Elon Musk sparks backlash in Germany after calling the chancellor an 'incompetent fool' and backing the far-right AfD party
Musk called for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to "resign immediately" in response to an attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg.
Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts
These charts tell the story of Elon Musk's 2024 by tracking Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, Neuralink, X, election spending, and net worth.
The evolution of Musk and Trump's 'bromance'
How Musk pivoted from supporting Obama to helping Trump get back in the White House
Why Trump is pushing hard to defuse the debt ceiling now and what it would mean for America
Democrats have long called for eliminating the debt ceiling. Sen. Elizabeth Warren signaled support for Trump's unexpected proposal.
Elon Musk says he'll fund 'moderate candidates' to challenge Democrats in safer seats
After spending at least $277 million on Trump and other Republicans in 2024, Musk says he'll go after Democratic lawmakers in safer seats.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan-forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
It's officially the end of the road for Biden's attempts to broadly cancel student debt.
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Elon Musk downplayed his influence after Democrats started calling him 'President Musk'
Elon Musk tried to downplay his role in the collapse of a government spending bill, and after Democrats started referring to him as "President Musk."
Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'
Sen. Bernie Sanders asked if Republicans work for "President Musk," and slammed the Tesla CEO for pressuring lawmakers to vote the way he wants.
54,900 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.28 billion in debt wiped out a month before Trump takes office
President Joe Biden announced student-loan forgiveness for borrowers in Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Relief will likely stall under Trump.
Government shutdown looms as House fails to pass funding bill championed by Musk and Trump
The House of Representatives failed to pass a stripped-down spending bill, pushing the government closer to a partial shutdown.
Donald Trump Jr. has spoken out on rumors of his breakup with Kimberly Guilfoyle. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, both key players in Donald Trump's political operation, have reportedly split after six years of dating.
In Elon Musk's world, Twitter (X) is real life
Elon Musk helped kill a major government funding bill just days after Trump allies used X to help salvage a Trump cabinet nomination.
Trump team makes clear Elon Musk isn't the leader of the GOP
Democrats have started calling Elon Musk the "co-president" or "shadow president" to Trump. His team is making clear that's not true.
Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos' dinner at Mar-a-Lago is the latest development in their long history
Jeff Bezos has changed his tune about Donald Trump, and the two recently shared dinner at Mar-a-Lago, joined by Elon Musk.
Mar-a-Lago Resort's complete history, from its days as cereal heiress' winter home to Donald Trump's winter White House
The club, with its ornate interiors and sprawling grounds, has become a hub of Trump's political activities and center of some legal challenges.
Musk's DOGE is pushing the US toward a government shutdown this week. Here's what that means for Americans.
The US government could shut down this weekend, leading to thousands of furloughed employees and reduced services.
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President Musk? The DOGE leader's government-shutdown push shows how he'll wield power in Washington
After a government funding bill went down in flames, lawmakers in both parties agreed: Elon Musk played a huge role in it.
MTG and Rand Paul float Elon Musk for speaker of the House
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing major unrest among his colleagues after Musk and Trump tanked a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Trump's team appears annoyed with Ukraine for some of its recent attacks
In a worrying sign for Ukraine, the incoming Trump administration has signaled its disapproval of some of its recent attacks on Russian soil.
7 revealing moments from Putin's marathon end-of-year event
The Russian president addressed the faltering Russian economy, the invasion of Ukraine, and the impending Trump administration.
Here's what we know so far about who's working on DOGE
The commission said in an X post in November that applicants could send their CVs via direct message.
Republicans scrap spending bill after pressure campaign from Elon Musk
Republicans in Congress withdrew a spending bill that would've funded the government until mid-March after pressure from Elon Musk.
The Fed penciled in 2 interest-rate cuts for 2025 — but Powell said nothing is final given the uncertainty around Trump's trade policies
After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its final decision of the year, Powell said tariffs could add uncertainty to the central bank's plans.
Trump trashes must-pass funding bill as Musk calls for the GOP to shut down the government
Musk wrote that "any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!"
The TikTok ban is headed to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments around the TikTok divest-or-ban bill, as the company faces a looming January 19 deadline.
Members of Congress may be about to get a pay raise for the first time since 2009
Lawmakers could get as high as a $6,600 pay raise as part of a short-term government funding bill that's set to get a vote this week.
Elon Musk bashes Congress' government funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Musk about his displeasure Tuesday night, though the DOGE cohead said on X that the bill shouldn't pass.
An uncertain environment has Wall Street questioning when rate cuts will come in 2025
The Fed is expected to make its third-straight rate cut today. But, Wall Street believes the cutting spree could end in early 2025.
4 ways the war in Ukraine could play out after Trump's return to power
Kyiv and Moscow are racing to place their respective sides in the best possible position ahead of any changes Trump's administration may bring.
Juror 'misconduct' battle brewing in Trump hush-money case
Donald Trump's lawyers allege in newly-released filings "extensive and pervasive misconduct" during his hush-money trial.
Biden backs congressional stock-trading ban with just weeks left in office
Biden said that lawmakers shouldn't "be able to make money in the stock market while they're in the Congress."
Meet Shou Zi Chew, the 41-year-old CEO leading TikTok as it fights a potential US ban
Shou Zi Chew led Apple competitor Xiaomi through a blockbuster IPO. Now, he's leading TikTok as it navigates the threat of a US ban.
Rahm Emanuel says it was a mistake the 2008 financial crisis ended without bankers facing 'Old Testament justice'
Emanuel's comments reignite one of the longest-running debates over whether more bankers didn't go to jail after the 2008 financial crisis.
Elizabeth Warren is pushing Trump to establish conflict-of-interest rules for Elon Musk
President-elect Trump has tasked Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy with cutting government waste through the DOGE.
TikTok's CEO met with Trump as the fight to delay ban heads to Supreme Court
The meeting between Shou Chew and Trump is the latest in TikTok's legal fight to remain available in the US.