Trump News for Monday, December 2, 2024

The president-elect loyalist wrote a kids’ book featuring “King Donald” and vowed to “come after” the media and Trump's rivals.

Conservative lawyer Mike Davis warned that Senate Republicans who oppose Patel would face a "living hell."

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency partner Vivek Ramaswamy are compiling a list of Uncle Sam’s biggest boondoggles for Donald Trump.

The White House defended President Biden's pardon of Hunter amid bipartisan criticism. A US appeals court partly revived Idaho's abortion trafficking law. Congress returns to handle pressing issues before Trump's presidency. Art Cashin, a CNBC regular, passes away at 83. And, California gears up for legal clashes with Trump's administration.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers began a special session to protect state policies ahead of a possible Trump presidency. With supermajorities in both legislative chambers, Democrats prepared for federal challenges with proposed legal funds and new legislation to safeguard civil rights, immigration, and climate policies.

Mr Stephens is a longtime Republican donor who reportedly gave to conservative groups that opposed Trump in 2016 but then supported him in the 2020 and 2024 races.

Prominent anchor Rachel Maddow takes a salary hit as MSNBC grapples with a drop in ratings post Trump's win.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is pursuing up to $25 million in additional legal funding to challenge anticipated federal actions under President-elect Donald Trump's second term. This fund aims to protect key state interests, including reproductive rights, environmental standards, and civil rights, while also recouping essential federal funds.

Gov. Newsom called a special session to prepare $25 million for legal battles with the incoming Trump administration. Republicans dismiss the session as a political stunt.

Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect