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Will Trump's hush money conviction stand? A judge will rule on the president-elect's immunity claim

NEW YORK (AP) — A gut punch for most defendants, Donald Trump turned his criminal conviction into a rallying cry. His supporters put “I’m Voting for the Felon” on T-shirts, hats and lawn signs. “The real verdict is going to be Nov.
Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations

Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations, picking a loyal ally with little foreign policy experience to represent the U.S. at the international organization.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here's a look at who he's selected so far.
A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies.
Biden and Harris are appearing together for the first time since she lost the election to Trump

Biden and Harris are appearing together for the first time since she lost the election to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday made their first joint appearance since her election loss when they observed Veterans Day together by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Nat
Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse

Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep.
California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor

California voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison labor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced prison labor .

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S.
A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire's governor means 13 women will serve as a state's chief executive next year, breaking the record of 12 set after the 2022 elections.
Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress

Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping the federal government open. Providing more disaster aid. Passing a defense policy bill. And for Senate Democrats, confirming more judges.