Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags at state buildings to be at full-staff for President-elect Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 despite a 30-day mourning for Jimmy Carter.

A Florida state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public colleges and universities with an acceptance rate under 85%.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to offer free tuition for certain associate degree programs at state and city colleges for residents between the ages of 25 and 55.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that the state is going to stockpile abortion medication in preparation for President-elect Trump's return to the White House.

Donald Trump has begun selecting people to fill top administration jobs in Washington upon returning to the Oval Office in January. Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.