Elon Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

Musk made the move after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click "yes" or "no" on whether Trump's account should be reinstated.

• Nov 20, 2022

Ex-President Donald Trump reacts to DOJ appointment of special counsel Jack Smith

As a newly named special counsel, Jack Smith will be tasked with overseeing probes into the retention of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, as well as aspects of an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden.

• Nov 19, 2022

Democrats may be poised to select US representative Hakeem Jeffries from New York as Nancy Pelosi's

Jeffries is poised to become the first black person to head a party in congress.

• Nov 18, 2022

Garland names special counsel to oversee Trump documents case, aspects of Jan. 6 probe

"I'm here today to announce the appointment of the special counsel in connection with two ongoing criminal investigations that have received significant public attention," Garland said

• Nov 18, 2022

Garland names special counsel to oversee Trump probes

The news comes days after the former president announced he's running again in 2024.

• Nov 18, 2022

Trump PAC, Republican Party paid law firms in Trump Organization fraud trial

The payments highlight what appear to be the close links shared between the Republican Party and Donald Trump's personal and corporate legal apparatus.

• Nov 18, 2022

Update: Nancy Pelosi will remain in Congress, hand over Democratic Party leadership

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as leader of the Democratic Party but will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress.

• Nov 17, 2022

Pence thinks there will be "better choices" than Trump in 2024

The former vice president also told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that he is "closing the door" on testifying before the House Jan. 6 panel.

• Nov 16, 2022

What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control by narrow margin

CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.

• Nov 17, 2022

Trump announces his candidacy for presidential election 2024

Donald Trump making his third run for president in taking aim at president Joe Biden.

• Nov 16, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis sidesteps talk of White House bid

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday continued to sidestep questions about his political future, after former President Donald Trump announced another bid for the White House.

• Nov 16, 2022

DeSantis dismisses 'noise' when asked about Trump's criticism of him

DeSantis has largely avoided situations where he could face questions about Trump or his future political ambitions

• Nov 16, 2022

McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader, overcoming challenge from Scott

The leadership fight exposed divisions within a party still reeling from a disappointing showing in the midterm elections.

• Nov 16, 2022

Ivanka Trump doesn't 'plan to be involved in father's campaign

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner will not campaign on behalf of Donald Trump.

• Nov 16, 2022

Senate advances bill to protect same-sex marriage in bipartisan vote

The bill would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriages into federal law.

• Nov 16, 2022

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