Trump Second Term Takes Shape
Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state vo
Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA
Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
House balance of power: GOP keeps majority
Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Tariffs, Courts & Cabinet Pick
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet in a historic Oval Office encounter, Battleground examines the key policies that will shape Trump's second term. From controversial tariff plans that could impact consumer prices to potential Supreme Court nominations that could reshape the judiciary for decades, S.E. Cupp explores what's ahead. Plus, breaking news on major cabinet appointments including Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and the surprising new roles for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a reimagined feder
Sen. John Thune voted new Senate majority leader, ending Sen. Rick Scott's bid for position
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida fell short in his bid to become Senate majority leader, with GOP senators selecting Senate Minority Whip John Thune to assume the role.
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as the leaders of his new Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce federal waste and bureaucracy.
Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority
As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.
Trump nominates FOX News host, Army veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is moving to build out his foreign policy team, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary.
Who will be Trump’s new press secretary?
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, speculation surrounds his choice for press secretary, a role that handles media briefings on presidential activities and agenda.
Trump Cabinet 2024
As Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, Battleground delivers an exclusive look at the key players and policies that will define the next four years. From Marco Rubio's surprise appointment as Secretary of State to the implications of a potential Republican trifecta in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines how Trump's agenda could reshape America. Plus, a deep dive into Trump's evolving relationship with Big Tech executives and what his mass deportation plans could mean for Michigan's crucial auto i
Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction
A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump expected to pick Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, multiple reports say
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to multiple published reports.
Florida girl, 13, one of hundreds nationwide to receive racist mass-text
A seventh-grader at Howard Middle School is one of many people across the country who received a racial text message the day after Election Day.
Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
Mike Waltz, a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida, was the first Green Beret elected to the U.S. House, and won reelection last week.
Proud Boys organizer from Florida seeking pardon from President-elect Donald Trump, attorney says
Proud Boys organizer and Ormond Beach, Florida native Joe Biggs is chipping away at a 17-year-prison sentence for his role on January 6th.
What Happens Next in 2024?
As America begins to process Donald Trump's historic return to the White House, Battleground kicks off a special week of coverage examining what his second term could mean for the nation. From the economy that decided the election to the emergence of a new "Red Wall" in the South, S.E. Cupp and expert analysts break down the policies, politics, and implications of Trump's sweeping victory. Plus, exclusive insights into the surprise Senate upset in Pennsylvania that has further reshaped the balance of powe