Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Susan Davis
'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them. Claudia Grisales
'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to "dismantle government bureaucracy," enlisting the help of billionaires to achieve his goals. Federal workers with memories of Trump's first term are scared. Andrea Hsu
Trump returns to Washington for the 1st time since he won the election President Biden and President-elect Trump met for almost two hours and discussed a funding bill that Congress needs to pass by Dec. 21, as well as ongoing support for Ukraine, the White House said. Barbara Sprunt
Trump to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense. Hegseth is a combat veteran who has long advocated for veterans. Elena Moore
How did the polls do in 2024? President-elect Donald Trump has long presented pollsters with a challenge. We look at what polling underestimated and what it accurately foreshadowed in this election. Domenico Montanaro
Here's who Trump has picked as Cabinet members and key advisers President-elect Donald Trump is building his team, filling out Cabinet and advisory roles with those considered to be fierce loyalists. Here's how his new administration is taking shape. NPR Washington Desk
Trump is back: how Biden will tweak his 'America's back' message at APEC and the G20 President Biden used to tell world leaders "America is back," implying the Trump era's go-it-alone ethos was a one-term blip. But Biden needs a new line for this week's APEC and G20 summits. Asma Khalid
President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Marco Rubio for secretary of state If confirmed, the Florida senator would become the first Latino to ever serve as the nation's top diplomat. Claudia Grisales
Trump plans to name Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser As national security adviser, the Florida congressman would play a key role in shaping U.S. policy on geopolitical conflicts ranging from the war in Ukraine to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Tom Bowman