President Trump Honors Charlie Kirk With Freedom Medal

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a White House ceremony on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot last month while speaking at a university event. Trump praised Kirk as a "fearless warrior for liberty" and a "martyr" who inspired a generation of conservatives, crediting him with helping to mobilize key support in the 2024 election. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the award in the Rose Garden.

Kamala Harris certifies Donald Trump's election win

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol.

President-elect Trump threatens new tariffs

Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump made new tariff threats toward a number of nations, including some adversaries. The proposals include a 25% tariff on all Candian and Mexican imports, plus a 100% tariff on imports from the Brics Economic Alliance if it undermines the strength of the US dollar.

Trump's latest cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for the head of the DEA. Some of Trump's latest picks could face a confirmation struggle.