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Donald Trump responds to Jack Smiths move to dismiss felony cases

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump responded Monday to special counsel Jack Smith's move to dismiss the two felony cases against him."These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been... Read More.

Trump election case is tossed after special counsel requests dismissal citing categorical DOJ policy

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case has dismissed the case, after special counsel Jack Smith asked the judge to toss the case due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting president.Smith earlier Monday moved to dismiss... Read More.

DNC chair election set for Feb. 1, party official says

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The election of a new chair of the Democratic National Committee, along with other top leadership positions, will be Feb. 1, 2025, at the party’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, according to a DNC official.This selection of incoming DNC officers, which... Read More.

Special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop Trump election, documents cases citing categorical DOJ policy

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Special counsel Jack Smith has moved to dismiss his federal election interference case and his classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the prosecution of a sitting president, not because of the merits... Read More.

Hagerty: The public doesnt care who does Hegseths background check

Sunday, November 24 by ABC News

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a prominent ally of Donald Trump, said voters don't care who conducts background checks into the president-elect's Cabinet picks and that Trump would fire members of his administration who don't follow the policy he sets out.In an interview with "This... Read More.

Klobuchar says she cant make a decision on Trump nominees without FBI background checks

Sunday, November 24 by ABC News

Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized Sunday the importance of FBI background checks for Trump's Cabinet nominees, which she said was necessary for their confirmation."I want to make a decision on each one of them on the merits, as I've done in the past,... Read More.

Who is Trumps treasury secretary pick, Scott Bessent?

Saturday, November 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager who has helped fundraise for Donald Trump, is the president-elect's choice to lead the Department of Treasury.Bessent has advised Trump on economic policy and has been a frequent presence at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club over the... Read More.

Trump transition live updates: In a flurry of nominations, Trump announces 7 picks

Saturday, November 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, said Thursday he is withdrawing his name for the role -- just a day after Gaetz spoke with Republican senators on Capitol Hill about the nomination process.Trump has named Pam Bondi,... Read More.

Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said he wants Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon and author who argued against pandemic lockdowns, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."He will work under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to, among other things,... Read More.

Matt Gaetz says hes not returning to Congress after dropping bid to be attorney general

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Matt Gaetz said Friday he will not return to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.In an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on "Real America's Voice," Gaetz said he is "still going to be... Read More.

Trump transition live updates: Gaetz says he will not rejoin Congress

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

Trump announces Pam Bondi as his AG pick to replace Matt Gaetz

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On the same day that former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, Trump announced that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is his second choice to fill that role in his administration.Bondi, 59, has... Read More.

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