Nov 15 House GOP unanimously nominates Paul Ryan as speaker By Erica Werner, Associated Press Speaker Paul Ryan told fellow Republicans he had President-elect Donald Trump's support, and heralded "the dawn of a new, unified Republican government."… Continue reading
Nov 15 Ben Carson will not take position in Trump administration By Associated Press Carson had never been formerly offered a position in the Trump administration, but Williams says the president-elect had made clear he wanted his former rival-turned-adviser in some role. Continue reading
Nov 15 House Democrats delay leadership elections and decision to reinstall Pelosi By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats have decided to delay their leadership elections and the decision on whether to keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump meets with Pence as he nears Cabinet decisions By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Sequestered in his Manhattan high-rise, Donald Trump was huddling Tuesday with Vice President-elect Mike Pence as he moved closer to filing out his Cabinet, including top national security posts. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has emerged as the favorite… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 5:31 Obama on being president: 'This office has a way of waking you up' By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Steve Bannon -- who has been accused of racist and anti-Semitic sentiments -- as his White House chief strategist was met with criticism on Monday. The transition dominated President Obama’s press conference, during which he… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch News Wrap: Rep. Keith Ellison announces run for DNC chief By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee heated up as the Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, announced he’s running, joining former former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Also, in… Continue watching
Nov 14 Concerned Catholic bishops ask Trump for humane immigration policies By Rachel Zoll, Associated Press The nation's Roman Catholic bishops on Monday urged President-elect Donald Trump to adopt humane policies toward immigrants and refugees, as church leaders begin navigating what will likely be a complex relationship with the new administration. Continue reading
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