While Mr. Trump’s declaration had little practical effect for Ms. Peters, it was a reminder that the president has used his expansive legal powers to reward and protect his allies, even as his Justice Department has shattered traditional norms of independence by following his orders to pursue criminal cases against perceived enemies.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks after roundtable with elected officials.

Karoline Leavitt said Adm. Mitch Bradley made the order for the second strike. Both chambers of Congress return to Washington, D.C., on Monday after Thanksgiving recess, working through the remainder of the year on government funding bills.

A federal judge in California ruled on Friday that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster must face a class action on behalf of millions of Americans for allegedly overcharging them for events at major concert venues across the country.

A federal appeals court in Washington on Thursday agreed to allow National Guard troops stationed by President Trump in the city since August to remain for now, blocking a lower court judge’s order that the Guard’s presence was unlawful and that the troops should be removed by Dec. 11.

Watch live coverage as Fed Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year.

Stay up to date with live coverage of the Trump administration and national politics Monday as President Trump will host a roundtable at the White House where he’s expected to announce a $12