Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Sen. Ted Cruz, VP-elect JD Vance place bet on Cotton Bowl

Sen. Ted Cruz and Vice President-elect JD Vance and betting local food and beer ahead of Friday night's showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates

Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.