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President-elect Donald Trump attends UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York, with Kid Rock, Dana White and Elon Musk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President-elect Trump receives raucous ovation during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Democratic North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Stein applauds supporters during an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Grant Halverson)

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Press coverage indicates Trump will get no new-president ‘honeymoon’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, looks at his son Donald Trump Jr. at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted

By Will Weissert - Associated Press

FILE - An explosion is seen in an apartment building after Russian's army tank fires in Mariupol, Ukraine, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka, File)

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

By Hanna Arhirova - Associated Press

The FBI's J. Edgar Hoover headquarters building in Washington on Nov. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Whistleblower warns FBI can’t be trusted with background checks for Trump’s nominees

By Kerry Picket and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris looks at a monitor of the event from backstage, just before taking the stage for her final campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Ex-Clinton pollster says Dems’ blasting of Trump was ‘over the top’

By Alex Miller - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Trump taps oil executive, GOP donor Chris Wright to head Energy Department

By Alex Miller - The Washington Times

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump reacts with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after dancing to the song "Y.M.C.A." at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In Trump’s Cabinet, loyalty tops experience; president burned during first term

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Elon Musk speaks after President-elect Donald Trump spoke during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

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The snow-covered coastal plain area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is seen, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, near Kaktovik, Alaska. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

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President-elect Donald Trump named Steven Cheung, who served as a spokesperson on all three presidential campaigns, to serve as White House communications director. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump fills White House positions with Steven Cheung, Sergio Gor

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump celebrates victory, toasts Cabinet picks at Mar-a-Lago gala

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., meets with reporters after he was elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

By Lisa Mascaro - Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his wife Cheryl Hines arrive before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

RFK Jr. vows as HHS secretary he’ll Make America Healthy Again

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

WATCH: Trump appointments whittle away at House GOP’s thin majority

By Alex Miller - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, will serve as his White House press secretary. At 27, she will be the youngest person ever to hold the position. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary

By Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

Gov. Doug Burgum, R-ND., speaks during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What to know about North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, tapped by Trump to run the Interior Department

By Jack Dura - Associated Press

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., meets with reporters after he was elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans hit brakes on Trump demand for speedy recess appointments

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during a debate, Sept. 27, 2023, in Simi Valley, Calif. In some cases, Donald Trump's potential vice presidential contenders have had to abandon long-held policy positions and recant vehement criticism. In a July interview, Burgum, a businessman, was asked if he'd ever do business with Trump, and responded, "I don't think so." He added, "I just think that it's important that you're judged by the company you keep." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Trump Interior nominee Burgum to head new Energy Council

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times