Mexican President's Harsh Takedown of Trump Exposes an Ugly MAGA Scam  —  Donald Trump's angry threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on all U.S. imports from Mexico—delivered Monday via the cautious diplomatic language of a Truth Social rant—is widely being depicted as a bluff.

Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut.  It's terrifying federal workers  —  When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on the line.

Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy  —  Phelan, who told NBC News he was “greatly honored,” would be the first person in 15 years to lead the Navy without having served in the military.  —  President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan …

Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’  —  The “attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting’”  —  EXCLUSIVE: Nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and other appointees tapped for the incoming administration …

Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ federal financial watchdog as ‘DOGE’ begins work  —  “Delete CFPB,” Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive running the “Department of Government Efficiency,” said in an early-morning post on X.  —  Elon Musk on Wednesday called for the elimination …

RFK Jr. attacked the CDC's ‘fascism’ and likened vaccinating children to abuse by the Catholic Church  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary, also argued for jailing vaccine scientists in previously unreported comments at autism conferences.

X users left stunned by ‘terrible’ video of Harris speaking to supporters: ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  —  Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech  —  Vice President Kamala Harris' first video to her supporters after the election stunned social media users Tuesday.

Democrat Derek Tran ousts Michelle Steel in CA House battle  —  The battle for the Orange County district turned harshly personal in the closing weeks of the campaign.  —  Derek Tran, a first-time Democratic candidate, has flipped a toss-up California House seat, narrowly defeating GOP Rep. Michelle Steel …

Scoop: Huge wave of House members eyes 2026 exits … - Both sides are trying to maximize attendance and minimize early retirements in one of the most closely divided Houses in history. … - Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) told Axios that “folks have talked about” him running for governor and that he is …

Trump's new Ukraine adviser suggested ceding territory to Russia … - It also would mark a shift from the Biden administration's stance on the war and could be met with pushback from European allies. … - “The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses …

Goldman Sees ‘Significant’ Hit to US From Trump's Canada Tariffs  — President-elect vows 25% levies on all products from Canada  — Bank says tariffs ‘unlikely’ given the focus on energy costs … US consumers face “significant consequences” from President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs …

Trump transition team ethics pledge appears to exclude president-elect  —  President-elect Donald Trump's team submitted an ethics plan guiding the conduct of its members throughout the transition period that does not appear to include provisions for one key member of the team: the president himself.

Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of ‘treason,’ says ‘he will pay’  —  Elon Musk on Wednesday suggested retired Army Lt. Col Alexander Vindman “committed treason” and “will pay” after the former Trump impeachment witness accused the tech billionaire and close Trump ally of being unwittingly used by Russia.

FOX NEWS CHANNEL COMMANDS LARGEST CABLE NEWS SHARE IN ITS HISTORY AS MSNBC AND CNN RATINGS COLLAPSE CONTINUES  —  FNC is Television's Most-Watched Primetime Channel Since Election, Only Network to Notch Growth Post-Election  —  MSNBC Audience Sinks by 47%, CNN Viewership Craters by 33%

Mark Zuckerberg joined Trump for a Thanksgiving Eve dinner at Mar-a-Lago  — Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.  — Trump and Zuckerberg, who did not endorse a candidate for president, have had a rocky relationship.

Exclusive: Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say  —  The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that targeted hundreds of the oil company's biggest critics …

Tulsa's First Black Mayor Says He Plans To Address The City's Ugly History Head-On  —  Mayor-elect Monroe Nichols faces pressure regarding cash reparations for a century-old race massacre.  —  Earlier this month, former Oklahoma state Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) was elected the first Black mayor of Tulsa.

‘Soros of the right’ Elon Musk eyes progressive prosecutors as next target  —  The billionaire told advisors ahead of the election that his pro-Trump super PAC should aim at “Soros DAs” across the country.  —  Donald Trump adviser Brooke Rollins had a question for the crowd celebrating …

Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students  —  Transgender students from kindergarten through college at Ohio public and private schools will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities under a measure that Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that he has signed.