Thursday, Jan 16

Sean Duffy, Trump's pick for Transportation Secretary, pledges commitment to safety and efficiency in his confirmation hearing amid scrutiny of Tesla and Boeing.

Thursday, Jan 16

South Korea firmly rejects Pete Hegseth’s characterization of North Korea as a 'nuclear power' during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Thursday, Jan 16

Coca-Cola presents Trump with a commemorative Diet Coke bottle, igniting backlash due to previous criticisms following the January 6 Capitol riots.

Thursday, Jan 16

US companies ramp up imports from China as President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs ranging from 10% to 60%, signaling a potential trade war.

Thursday, Jan 16

Senator Marco Rubio vows to prioritize US interests as secretary of state, embracing Trump's "America First" policy during his confirmation hearing.

Thursday, Jan 16

Flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff for Trump's inauguration, defying Biden's half-staff order in honor of Jimmy Carter who passed away last month.

Thursday, Jan 16

Washington Post staffers urge Jeff Bezos to clarify the paper’s direction amid rising tensions over leadership and editorial changes influenced by political connections.

Thursday, Jan 16

A diverse lineup of major artists confirmed for Trump's inauguration weekend, featuring Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, and more.

Thursday, Jan 16

Jill Biden expresses disappointment with Nancy Pelosi over her role in the presidential race and discusses a cordial encounter with Donald Trump at Notre-Dame.

Thursday, Jan 16

Whoopi Goldberg publicly supports Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Trump's inauguration despite political controversies.