Michael Gold

The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.

A gesture by Stephen Bannon at CPAC, outside Washington, echoed a move by Elon Musk and prompted the president of France’s far-right National Rally to say it had evoked “Nazi ideology.”

President-elect Donald J. Trump, over the course of the 2024 campaign and after his election, made big promises to the American people on everything from the economy to foreign policy. Here’s what he said he would do with a second term.

Transition Highlights: Trump’s Picks Are Quizzed on Tax Cuts, Tariffs and Climate Change

Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at the second inauguration of Donald J. Trump.

Trump Transition: Greene of Georgia to Lead New House Panel on Government Efficiency

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved quickly to stock the next administration with close allies. Roles including the secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce and Labor Departments have yet to be announced.

President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to interview the top candidates at Mar-a-Lago. He told aides that he would stand by his choice for defense secretary after a sexual assault allegation jolted Mr. Trump’s transition team.

The president-elect said Senator Rubio would be “a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”

Mr. Trump said Chris Wright would help “drive U.S. energy dominance.” He hasn’t yet announced the leaders of the Treasury, Commerce and Labor Departments, among other roles.