Nov 14 After election defeat, Democrats begin soul searching about party's leadership By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press With Hillary Clinton and her team staying out of the public eye, liberal politicians have begun jockeying for control of the party's future. Continue reading
Nov 14 What's on Congress' lame duck to-do list? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Donald Trump's election will reset the balance of power in Washington, but until noon on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama decides what can become law. Continue reading
Nov 14 Trump considering woman, openly gay man for leadership posts By Steve Peoples and Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — His nascent administration already under attack, President-elect Donald Trump was considering Monday whether to inject new diversity into the GOP by recommending a woman to lead the Republican Party and an openly gay man to represent the United… Continue reading
Nov 14 Vouching for Trump, Obama says U.S. will maintain alliances By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Vouching for the successor he never imagined having, President Barack Obama on Monday sought to reassure an anxious nation and world that Donald Trump would maintain America's alliances and its status as the "indispensable nation." He credited the… Continue reading
Nov 14 Speaker Ryan tells GOP colleagues: 'We must deliver' By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan told Republican lawmakers Monday that it's time to "hit the ground running as we join forces with the new Trump administration."… Continue reading
Nov 14 Oil billionaire considered to lead Energy Department By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — An oil billionaire, a North Dakota lawmaker and a former Bush administration official are being considered to run Donald Trump's Energy Department, according to transition planning documents obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 6:30 What a Trump administration means for foreign relations By PBS News Hour European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on Sunday to discuss the incoming Trump administration, which could impact NATO and the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, among other agreements with foreign powers. David Sanger, national security correspondent for The New York Times,… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 5:26 Trump begins building team for transition By PBS News Hour As President-elect Donald Trump begins his transition to the most powerful office in the world, how will his administration move on from a contentious race? NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Alison Stewart for more analysis. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch 4:45 Could the Electoral College system ever change? By PBS News Hour President-Elect Donald Trump captured the White House by winning the Electoral College, even as Hillary Clinton won about half a million votes more than Trump. In response, some are calling for a national popular vote to decide the election. Josh… Continue watching
Nov 13 This year, laws with roots to the Civil War prevented 6.1 million from voting By Kamala Kelkar About 6.1 million people who were convicted of breaking laws could not cast ballots because of policies that keep felons off voter rolls. Continue reading