Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

The Biden administration’s open embrace of the Trump team’s involvement in the talks was rooted in far more than the president-elect’s influence with Netanyahu and his threats to get a deal done before he’s back in the White House, three current U.S. officials said.

Donald Trump inauguration: All the President’s men and women of Indian origin

The Trump picks have to be confirmed through Senate hearings. Bloomberg has reported that the “nominees will begin testifying before the US Senate next week as Republicans rush to install the new cabinet soon after the Jan. 20 inauguration”.

Donald Trump appeals to Supreme Court to postpone hush money sentence ahead of inauguration

Trump’s team sought an immediate stay of the scheduled sentencing, saying it would wrongly restrict him as he prepares to take office. While Merchan has indicated he will not impose jail time, fines or probation, Trump’s lawyers argued a felony conviction would still have intolerable side effects.