Politics Trump intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general President-elect Trump announced he intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, putting a fierce critic of federal law enforcement in charge of the Justice Department. Carrie Johnson Leila Fadel
Politics Blue states prepare to fight Trump administration policies States run by Democrats are making preparations to oppose and fend off Trump administration polices — especially on immigration. Ryland Barton Steve Inskeep
Politics Republican strategist Scott Jennings discusses congressional leadership NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about Republican leadership in in the U.S. Senate and House. Steve Inskeep
Politics Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Deirdre Walsh Susan Davis
Politics King County Exec Dow Constantine won’t run again. Race to succeed him begins After four terms in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he will not seek reelection next year. Already two members of the King County Council are possible contenders for his job. Amy Radil
Politics 'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them. Lexie Schapitl Claudia Grisales Deirdre Walsh Elena Moore
Politics Trump tapped Elon Musk for 'DOGE,' but only Congress can create a new federal agency President-elect Trump has tapped Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to lead what he's calling the "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. Still, only Congress can create a new federal agency. Danielle Kurtzleben
Politics Trump names the architect of family separation as new border czar More than a thousand kids taken from their parents at the border still have not been reunited. The man Trump has named his next border czar has been described as the family separation architect. Gus Contreras Ari Shapiro Justine Kenin
Politics Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general pick President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for one of the biggest jobs in his new administration: attorney general. And for that job, Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Ryan Lucas
Politics Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence The former Democratic congresswoman has shifted her political allegiance in recent years, going from a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 to a stalwart Trump supporter. Elena Moore Greg Myre