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
Nov 13 Trump names Priebus, Bannon to senior White House roles By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus as his White House chief of staff. Continue reading
Nov 13 Giuliani says Trump kids could run 'blind trust' By Richard Lardner, Associated Press A top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump says it would be "unrealistic" to purge his children from his businesses and hand their control over to an independent trustee. Continue reading
Nov 13 Lawyers file motion to delay Trump University trial By Associated Press Donald Trump's attorneys have filed a motion to delay until after the presidential inauguration a class-action fraud lawsuit involving the president-elect. Continue reading