John Thune elected new Republican Senate leader
A public pressure campaign by top Donald Trump allies to elect their preferred candidate failed.
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Watch: Moment Trump and Biden meet in Oval Office
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.
Jack Smith plans to step down before Trump takes office
The special counsel has led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump.
Inflation progress stalls in US in October
Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries.
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world’s most powerful military.
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to “dismantle government bureaucracy” – but what’s in it for both of them?
What we can expect from Trump and Biden’s meeting
The two men will meet at the White House as part of a long-standing tradition showing a peaceful transition of power.
Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa
Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.
US says Israel hasn’t breached its law against blocking aid in Gaza
Officials say Israel has taken some steps to meet a US demand for more supplies to enter Gaza, but aid agencies say conditions have actually worsened.
Federal judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments law
The law requires public schools to display a poster of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.