Dec 18 Trump aides push back on suggestions of Russian interference By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press The CIA says U.S. intelligence agencies agree that Moscow was behind the cyber break-in of the Democratic National Committee. Continue reading
Dec 18 GOP electors cite rural voice in Electoral College By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Some Republican electors say they are defending rural and small-town America against big-state liberalism. Continue reading
Dec 18 Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press One of President-elect Donald Trump's first acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 25:59 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Dec. 17, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Dec. 17, President-elect Donald Trump wraps up his post-election tour. Later, Cubans are scrambling to accommodate a new surge in American tourists. Alison Stewart anchors from New York. Continue watching
Dec 17 On victory lap, few signs Trump focusing on unified nation By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday was wrapping up his postelection victory tour, showing few signs of focusing on uniting a divided nation. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 5:31 In North Carolina, new laws to limit governor's power By PBS News Hour Last month, incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory lost the governor's race to Democrat Roy Cooper. The election spurred Republican state lawmakers to call a special legislative session and pass laws that limit the power of the incoming governor. Michael Gerhardt,… Continue watching
Dec 17 Trump's pick for budget director has urged big spending cuts By Hope Yen, Associated Press Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney, President-elect Donald Trump's choice as his budget director, is a fierce deficit hawk with a record of pushing deep spending cuts. Continue reading
Dec 17 Controversy over 'sanctuary' campuses is misleading, legal analysts say By Sophie Quinton, Stateline Although the sanctuary campus movement is based on small policy tweaks, the term “sanctuary” is politically controversial. Continue reading
Dec 17 Trump's Cabinet selections signal a bold shift after Obama By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Trump's incoming Cabinet embodies a sharp turn from the outgoing Obama administration. Continue reading
Dec 17 With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press With Ivanka Trump, the typically minor role of a first daughter could get a major makeover. Continue reading