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In shift, RFK Jr. now says weight-loss drugs have a place

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said Thursday he believes anti-obesity drugs "have a place."The comment, given in a brief interview to CNBC off the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, was the strongest suggestion... Read More.

Probe finds no evidence feds were involved in inciting Jan. 6 attack

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An independent watchdog probe uncovered no evidence that federal agents were involved in inciting the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to a report released Thursday, undercutting years of baseless claims spread by far-right political figures who have alleged the... Read More.

Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and more Trump picks make the rounds on Capitol Hill

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's picks for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, are continuing to try to shore up support with senators ahead of confirmation hearings next month.Gabbard will meet with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.,... Read More.

Trump has invited Chinas Xi to inauguration, spokesperson says

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump has invited China's President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, his spokesperson said Thursday.Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed reports about the invitation on Fox News on Thursday morning.Asked if she could confirm if Trump... Read More.

Donald Trump named Time magazines Person of the Year

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's "2024 Person of the Year," it was announced on Thursday.The feature story includes an interview with Trump, in which he discusses immigration, abortion and his incoming administration.This is a developing story. Please check... Read More.

Overdraft fees could be capped at $5 under new federal rule

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Banking customers could save up to $5 billion per year on overdraft fees under a new rule finalized Thursday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Rohit Chopra, the director of the government watchdog in charge of protecting the public's finances, told ABC News... Read More.

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Biden commutes sentences for 1,500, pardons 39 convicted of non-violent crimes

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden said Thursday that he was pardoning 39 people who were convicted of non-violent crimes and was commuting the sentences of 1,500 people on home confinement, who he said have "shown successful rehabilitation and have shown commitment to making their... Read More.

Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesnt issue preemptive pardons

Wednesday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Bill Clinton, during an appearance on ABC's The View on Wednesday, indicated he hopes President Joe Biden will not preemptively pardon people who could be targeted by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, including Clinton's wife, former Secretary... Read More.

FBI Director Chris Wray resigning amid pressure from Trump

Wednesday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- FBI Director Christopher Wray told employees at an internal town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting.He said he is stepping down at the end of the current Biden administration."After weeks of careful thought, I’ve... Read More.

Pete Hegseth holds another high-stakes meeting with key Republican senator

Wednesday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met on Wednesday with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.Hegseth sat down with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to make the rounds to shore... Read More.

Trump appoints ambassadors Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack

Wednesday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump posted a flurry of announcements to his Truth Social account on Tuesday night, including the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as the ambassador to Turkey.Guilfoyle, a former fundraiser for Trump and a... Read More.

Democratic governors discuss going on offense, playing defense against Trump

Tuesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Democratic governors prepare to navigate and resist parts of President-elect Donald Trump's next administration, one told ABC News she is most alarmed by Trump's tariff plan."Tariffs would be devastating to our economy, especially with the amount of trade we do with... Read More.

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