The ‘Landslide’ That Wasn't: Trump and Allies Pump Up His Narrow Victory  —  The latest vote count shows that Donald J. Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century.  But Mr. Trump claims a “powerful mandate.”  —  On the night he won a second term …

Gabbard nomination puts Senate GOP in a bind … That panel — which is responsible for processing Gabbard's nomination — is stacked with hawks on both sides of the dais. … But GOP senators are already indicating they'll be interested in probing Gabbard's controversial …

Trump's transition team turns to Project 2025 after disavowing it during the campaign  —  Transition officials have used Project 2025's extensive personnel database to identify potential hires for the incoming administration, a person familiar with the plans said.

Trump expected to name Kelly Loeffler for Agriculture secretary  —  President-elect Trump is expected to name former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as secretary of Agriculture, a source close to the transition told The Hill.  —  Loeffler is currently the co-chair of Trump's second inaugural committee …

New York judge delays Trump hush money sentencing  —  President-elect Trump's sentencing in his New York criminal case will not go forward as planned next week as his attorneys push to dismiss the prosecution following his election victory.  —  Judge Juan Merchan, who oversees the trial proceedings …

Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools  —  The curriculum adopted by the state education board, which is controlled by elected Republicans, is optional for schools, but they will receive additional funding if they implement it.

Trump's Pentagon pick Hegseth wrote of US military taking sides in ‘civil war’  —  Defense secretary pick said in 2020 that should Democrats win election the military ‘will be forced to make a choice’  —  Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, has written in a book …

Bird flu confirmed in child for first time in US: CDC  —  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that bird flu was found in a child in California, according to a press release issued Friday.  —  The case is the first reported infection in a child in the U.S., according to the release.

Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works  —  The world's richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump's inner circle — and his ultimate influence remains an open question.  —  For the first 53 years of his life …

Kim Jong Un's Message to Trump: We're Not Interested  —  North Korean dictator has fewer reasons to seek sanctions relief from the U.S. and has played down the need for disarmament talks  —  SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to rebuff the prospect of reviving his nuclear diplomacy …

The Trump-Trumpist Divide  —  Sign up for The Decision, a newsletter featuring coverage of the 2024 race and what comes next.  —  Members of Donald Trump's inner circle understandably wish to interpret the election results as a mandate for the most extreme right-wing policies …

'No part of the FBI's mission is safe': Ex-official alarmed by possible Trump pick  —  Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe sounded the alarm Thursday on the possibility that MAGA enthusiast Kash Patel could fill the role he once held in Donald Trump's next administration.

Trump Still Faces Civil Lawsuits Even If Criminal Cases Go Away  — President-elect also has pending cases against news outlets  — Election win doesn't provide instant protection in civil suits  —  President-elect Donald Trump will bring legal baggage to the White House in January …