Trumpism is merely a cult of personality, and Trumpworld is an untidy amalgam of hero-worshippers, opportunists, zealots, grifters and closeted responsible politicians who publicly abase themselves before him because that is their only hope of having any influence.

The NewsNation contributor called it a “unique time in history” that would give the former president a “free-fire zone” to implement his agenda.

In today’s issue: Congress is back in town. Lawmakers begin their lame-duck session today and are facing a Dec. 20 funding deadline ahead of the holidays and the swearing in of the 119th Congress in January. Republicans, bolstered by President-elect Trump’s win and their gains in both the House and Senate last week, are anxious...

Susie Wiles is set to take on one of the most important — and arguably unforgiving — jobs in Washington as President-elect Trump’s chief of staff. Those who know Wiles and have worked with her during her years as a Republican operative in Florida and as one of the leaders of Trump’s 2024 campaign said...

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., conceded his race to Democratic challenger George Whitesides on Monday night.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul must call a special election to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik's House seat once she becomes U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

President-elect Trump says his victory "gives me a very big mandate to do things properly" in phone call with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

With the results of several races outstanding, it remains to be see which party will control the House of Representatives after Election Day on Nov. 5.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, according to reports on Tuesday.

New York Judge Juan Merchan is expected to decide whether to uphold or toss President-elect Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in a Manhattan criminal case.