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The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again

The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As he bid farewell to Washington in January 2021, deeply unpopular and diminished, Donald Trump was already hinting at a comeback. “Goodbye. We love you.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win

WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday after prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” after the Republican's presiden
What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

Experts say Donald Trump’s election victory could shift interest rate policy in the U.S. as his promised policies risk higher inflation, which could ultimately have implications for Canadian rates and the loonie.

Trump's election likely to usher in leadership change at FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI director in 2017 , introducing him as an “impeccably qualified individual” and a “model of integrity.” So much has changed in the seven years since.
Texas Democrats' longtime chairman steps down after big losses continue for the party

Texas Democrats' longtime chairman steps down after big losses continue for the party

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The longtime leader of the Texas Democratic Party announced his resignation Friday after another election cycle of lopsided defeats and voters making a dramatic swing toward the GOP on the heavily Hispanic southern border.
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.
FBI thwarts Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

FBI thwarts Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Friday in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before this week's presidential election.
The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns

The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system.
Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit

Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Donald Trump's biggest European fan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, predicted on Friday that a new U.S.
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania

Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania this week, winning the battleground state's valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S.