With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet

Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.

Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

But the court left in place an injunction that bars the Justice Department from disclosing the report for another three days.

How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble

The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s who in the eyes of the Trump team must prove his loyalty to the president-elect.

Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

Carter will be buried later at his Georgia home. Here’s the latest.

A state funeral for the 39th president on Thursday will bring together all five living presidents and feature a eulogy from President Biden.