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 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 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
Nov 13 Pence's transition job could signal key role in White House By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump's decision to empower his running mate Mike Pence to steer the presidential transition gives him a powerful hand in shaping the incoming government. Continue reading
Nov 13 Megyn Kelly says Trump tried to influence coverage with gifts By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Megyn Kelly says Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to give her gifts, including a free stay at one of his hotels, to influence her coverage. Continue reading