Politics President-elect set to shape 'Trump judiciary' for next generation Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges. Carrie Johnson
Politics In this election, demographics did not determine how people voted Groups that Democrats believed would always turn out in their favor did not do so this year. Here's how the vote shook out in the seven swing states. Domenico Montanaro Elena Moore Nick McMillan Connie Hanzhang Jin Daniel Wood
Politics The Trump transition team is breaking with norms in selecting Cabinet picks FBI background checks and ethics agreements are a standard part of vetting cabinet nominees. But, so far, the Trump transition is going its own way. Tamara Keith Michel Martin
Politics San Franciso Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie discusses the city's greatest challenges San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie speaks with A Martinez about the city's top issues and his plans to curb homelessness. A Martínez
Politics With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general. Thursday evening, Trump named his new pick to lead the DOJ: former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi. Ryan Lucas Ailsa Chang
Politics Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general. NPR Washington Desk
Politics Police report gives details, timeline of the sexual assault claim against Pete Hegseth The woman who accused then-Fox News host of sexual assault in 2017 said that she "remembered saying 'no' a lot," according to a police report. Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense. Bill Chappell
Politics Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district In California's Central Valley, Republican Rep. David Valadao won reelection in a district that has more registered Democrats than voters in his own party. Many want him to focus on the economy. Joshua Yeager
Politics The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024 The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. The winner will play a big role in helping to determine what the what presidential election looks and sounds like. Mara Liasson