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Trump's FBI director pick drawing criticism

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President Biden gives full pardon to son, Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden is reversing course where he previously stated he would not pardon his son as "nobody is above the law"
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FBI investigating threats to Trump nominees

"Swatting" and bomb threats were made to nine of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees
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Trump lays out plans for tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Trump says he will enact a day one executive order for 25% tariffs on any goods coming from Canada and Mexico and even higher tariffs on China
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Federal charges dropped against President-elect Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed to drop all charges against President-elect Trump, citing the DOJ's standing policy of not prosecuting a sitting president
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon tapped by Trump to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer currently represents Oregon's 5th Congressional District but was defeated in the Nov. 5 election by Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum.
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BREAKING: Matt Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General consideration

The former Florida representative said he "didn't want to be a distraction for the administration", according to President-elect Trump.
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Who will join Trump in his second term? Here's a look at his picks so far

He has so far picked aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
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President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?

Biden was the oldest president sworn into office in 2021. But president-elect Trump will eclipse that record by a few months at his Inauguration in January.
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Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Choosing TV personalities isn't that unusual for the once-and-future president: A number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox.
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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.
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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

All three have been has been outspoken supporters of Trump, and McMahon and Lutnick have helped lead his transition team.