‘It’s Illegal’: Rand Paul Breaks With Trump on Two Key Administration Promises
Paul blasted one of Trump’s intended plans as “illegal,” and revealed that he “didn’t like” another key policy.
'It was devastating.' LGBTQ couples take steps to protect their rights after Trump's win
Hundreds of LGBTQ couples gathered Sunday at the Cincinnati library to marry and sign legal documents to protect their rights under a Trump presidency
The Trump Trials: A December 2 to remember
We will all need the rest — and the newsletter will take a break next weekend — because when we return, special counsel Jack Smith is expected to explain how exactly he wants to wind down Trump’s two federal cases.

Trump, background checks

GOP senator argues it 'doesn't matter' who conducts background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
‘You Don’t Care?’: GOP Senator Shocks ABC Host With Take on Background Checks for Trump Picks
Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump's Cabinet picks as red flags surface
Trump pick Lutnick's firm in talks with Tether for $2 billion bitcoin lending project, Bloomberg reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, is in talks to deepen his financial ties with the company operating the world's largest stablecoin, Tether, by launching a $2 billion project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin,
After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers
Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing.
Former Trump national security adviser says next couple months are "really critical" for Ukraine
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Trump's candidate picks include some firsts, but diversity down from Biden
Trump makes flurry of picks, including treasury and labor secretaries
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department. Follow here the latest live news updates.
Trump expected to name investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary pick
Immigrants in Philly celebrate Thanksgiving, amid anxiety about Trump: ‘We hope that he doesn’t do much that he says’
The dinner was hosted by HIAS Pennsylvania, an immigrant services and refugee resettlement agency. In the wake of Donald Trump’s reelection, clients are "sad and afraid," its leader said.
Who has Trump picked for his Cabinet? Brooke Rollins rounds out nominees
Donald Trump Selects Brooke Rollins As Agriculture Secretary
What to Know About Brooke Rollins, Trump’s Choice for Agriculture Secretary
A Texas native, Ms. Rollins worked in the first Trump White House and has also led two influential conservative think tanks.
Trump victory forces once vocal corner of Wall Street to regroup
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is forcing one of Wall Street’s more jargon-filled corners to rethink its talking points.
Trump's new DOJ pick under scrutiny, 'Wicked' charms at the box office: Weekend Rundown
DOJ officials worry about Trump loyalist Pam Bondi as attorney general. “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” kick off the holiday box office. And Thanksgiving is getting more affordable.