Politics Trump plans to use presidential power known as impoundment to control spending President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way. Franco Ordoñez
Politics Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News A judge threw out a suit against Fox News by a former Trump supporter who said he got death threats when the network aired false conspiracy theories about his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The Associated Press
Politics Canada and China react after President-elect Trump threatens to impose steep tariffs What do Canada, Mexico and China have in common? They're the three largest trading partners of the U.S., and the incoming administration is threatening new tariffs. A look at the potential impact. Jackie Northam John Ruwitch
Politics Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer. The Associated Press
Politics Trump team signs a key transition agreement with Biden White House This is one of two agreements that was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1. The Trump team has decided to forgo the second one, saying it has its own systems in place. Tamara Keith
Politics Black women voters overwhelmingly supported Harris. How are they feeling now? Many of Black women voters are grieving the chance for a Black woman to become president.
Politics Freedom Caucus takes over Wyoming legislature While swing states were going for President-elect Donald Trump, Wyoming was an already red state that saw its legislature move even further to the right.
Politics Trump's defense pick says women shouldn't serve in combat. These veterans disagree President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth advocates a purge of what he calls "woke" policy and leadership at the Pentagon. Quil Lawrence
Politics Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel shares her advice for Americans NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel about a new chapter of leadership in the United States. Courtney Dorning Erika Ryan Mary Louise Kelly
Politics A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather's old office after a little lobbying After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born. Rachel Treisman