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Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement

By ERIC TUCKER and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency…

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state. Trump in…

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A number of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. The…

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing…

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday, while a state court…

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were…