Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump
The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.
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Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.
Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.
Takeaways From Jack Smith’s Report on the Trump Election Case
Jack Smith wrote that Donald Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed and explained why he didn’t pursue charges of incitement of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Why Trump Turned to Manifest Destiny
Donald Trump has long sought to make anything he controls bigger.
Carrie Underwood Will Sing ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump’s Inauguration
Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at the second inauguration of Donald J. Trump.
Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Throwing an Inauguration Day Party
Harold G. Hamm, the founder of the Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, and other oil and gas companies stand to profit from Donald Trump’s energy policies.
Elon Musk Is an ‘Evil Person,’ Steve Bannon Says
The comments highlighted rifts within the U.S. right wing and between two men who have been influential advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Trump’s Inaugural Celebration Will Kick Off at His Golf Club in Virginia
The president-elect is set to arrive in the Washington area on Saturday and begin a series of events that includes a party at Trump National Golf Club and a rally at Capital One Arena.
Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.
Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as soon as Jan. 20.