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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comment from Fox News. Economist and news analyst Larry Kudlow could return to a role in the White House with the former National Economic Council Director being eyed for a role among Donald Trump's growing list of possible Cabinet nominees and...

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has expressed skepticism over the Senate confirmation of President-elect Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). What Happened: McCarthy, a staunch Trump ally, voiced his doubts during a Bloomberg Television interview....

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has soared since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and Benzinga readers think that the momentum could carry into 2025 for the electric vehicle company. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed Trump for president in the 2024 election and helped campaign for...

Former President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for the role of United States Secretary of State. What Happened: On Sunday, Trump took to X to express his decision to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the position of Secretary of State. Trump praised Rubio...

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has often been a favorite of short sellers. These investors may have lost big if they continued to bet against the Elon Musk-led company ahead of and after the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Investors betting against Tesla have lost big...

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was picked Wednesday as nominee for attorney general under Donald Trump, the latest cabinet announcement in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Trump announced Wednesday that he selected Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general with a post on...

Influential venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya proposed a radical plan on X. He suggested slashing trillions from the federal budget to fund nationwide internet access, with the cost overruns to be borne by the chosen company. What Happened: The post comes in the wake of Donald Trump’s...

The stock market and cryptocurrency sector have soared since Donald Trump won the 2024 election with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs. While a Trump win could be good for many companies and the overall stock market, there could be plenty of losers including companies that have...

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and will likely receive increased attention from the media and investors around the world after Election Day. Here's a look at how Trump's win led to more followers on social media and why it's important. What Happened: Donald Trump's 2024 election...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on social media that Donald Trump and his transition team are “already breaking the law.” What Happened: The Massachusetts senator said “Incoming presidents are required to prevent conflicts of interest and sign an ethics agreement.” She...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the latest world leader to send his congratulations to Donald Trump for winning the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look at what he had to say. What Happened: World leaders are congratulating Trump and appear eager to move forward with international...

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election win is already having an impact on his pending court cases: a federal judge paused a 2020 election interference prosecution from Special Counsel Jack Smith Friday. What Happened: Trump's defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential...

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign leader, Susie Wiles, as his chief of staff. This marks the first time in US history that a woman has been appointed to this influential position. What Happened: Wiles, a seasoned GOP operative from Florida, will assume her new role when Trump...

A contest announced by Elon Musk to giveaway $1 million per day to voters in swing states ahead of the 2024 election has drawn pushback and a lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Another lawsuit is coming with a Michigan voter filing a lawsuit related to the lack of randomness in picking contest winners. What...

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win could prompt his hush money trial sentencing to be dismissed before the scheduled Nov. 26 date. What Happened: Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsified business records in May in a New York trial known as the hush money trial. Key witness testimony from...