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Trump says he ‘most likely’ will give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid US ban
Trump said in an NBC News interview on Saturday that he hasn't decided what to do but was considering granting TikTok a reprieve.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
The names of the first hostages to be freed are expected to be released later Saturday.
Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration
In most cases, DOJ prosecutors argued Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes while under court supervision.
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Those close to Garland say that despite immense political pressures, he stood firm in his commitment to independence and impartiality.
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Officials said the military chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force were getting ready to step in as acting service secretaries — a rare move.
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Guard troops will wear a special patch at Trump’s inauguration to make it clear they aren’t police
National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto “Always Ready, Always There."
Free upgrades and pardon requests: What it’s like to share a name with a president
Donald Trump, a veteran and resident of Alabama, said because of his name he often is gifted things for free.
Trump is arriving in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power
Donald Trump is returning to Washington to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president.
Trump’s family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House
The president-elect has five children from his marriages to Ivana Trump, Marla Maples and current wife Melania Trump.
Thousands converge on Washington for a march days before Trump takes office
Marchers said they are determined to show support for women’s access to abortion, for transgender people, for combating climate change and other issues.