Government and politics

U.S. President Donald Trump at a press conference at the end of the NATO summit in July 12, 2018.Bernd von Jutrczenka | dpa | picture alliance | Getty ImagesU.S. President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday, and much…

US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesDonald Trump's return to the White House is expected to usher in further…

DeSantis refers to 'Gulf of America' in Florida weather alertFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks with CNBC's Brian Sullivan on Aug. 14, 2023.David A. Grogan | CNBCThat was quick.Florida Gov. Ron…

U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he speaks from the Roosevelt Room about the jobs report and the state of the economy at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPresident Joe Biden on Monday…

US President Joe Biden speaks about strengthening US ports and supply chains after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association finalized a new contract covering west coast ports, in the State…

Israel and Hamas on Wednesday reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal to end the 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, which has wreaked destruction and inflamed tensions across the region.News of the agreement prompted joyful…

DOT nominee Duffy says electric vehicles should pay to use roadsSecretary of Transportation nominee Sean Duffy shakes hands with committee members before the start of his confirmation hearing in the Senate Commerce, Science, and…

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with Senator-elect Jim Banks (R-IN) on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2024.Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersSecretary of Defense hopeful Pete Hegseth is set to appear for a high-stakes…

A member of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets participates in a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesDonald Trump's presidential transition team…

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appears remotely for a sentencing hearing in front of New York State Judge Juan Merchan with his attorney Todd Blanche (L) at Manhattan Criminal Court on January 10, 2025 in New York City. Curtis Means |…