Trump Maintains Ownership, But Sons To Control Business
Trump, a Republican, is under pressure to distance himself from his businesses before he moves into the White House on Jan. 20.
Betsy DeVos Is Coming for Your Public Schools
Betsy DeVos has worked to undermine Michigan's public schools, according to her critics. Is she ready to lead the nation's education department?
Trump Appointees Will Get Jobs First, Clearances Later
President-elect Donald Trump and his Senate Republican allies are demanding confirmations at a record pace.
Schumer Says Trump Nominees Need 'Thorough' Vetting
"We're not doing this for sport. Democrats feel very strongly that pushing for a thorough and thoughtful vetting process is the right thing to do," Schumer said.
Trump Son-In-Law Kushner to be Named Senior Adviser
The appointment of Kushner, first reported by NBC, had been anticipated but it had been unclear what his official role would be.
Anarchists Threaten to Disrupt Trump Inauguration
Protests are planned before, during and after the inauguration, with the biggest event the Women's March on Washington on Jan. 21.
Trump Dismisses Russian Hacking as a 'Witch Hunt'
Trump's comments appeared to contradict the views expressed by two of his senior aides on Friday morning that he would have an open mind about the issue.
Trump Picks Former Senator as Intelligence Director
Coats, 73, is a traditional conservative from Indiana who just finished a six-year term in the U.S. Senate. He was also a U.S. ambassador to Germany for Republican President George W. Bush.
Pence Calls Obamacare Repeal 'First Order of Business'
Democratic leaders met with Obama on Capitol Hill to discuss how they can protect the law and accused Republicans of wanting rip apart the American healthcare system.
Obama to Deliver Farewell Address January 10
Obama will deliver a farewell address to reflect on his time in office and say thank you to his supporters.
Trump Team Gathers Data on Border Barriers
The Department of Homeland Security was asked to assess all assets available for border wall and barrier construction.
U.S. Congress Poised for Obamacare Battle
Trump will be sworn in leading a Republican Party that will push legislation through without significant, or any, Democratic support.
Trump Leans Toward Georgia Ex-Governor for Agriculture
Sonny Perdue founded a founded a grain and fertilizer business and became Georgia's first Republican since 1871.
Trump Praises Putin for Restraint in Dispute with U.S.
"We will not expel anyone," Putin said in a statement, adding that Russia reserved the right to retaliate.
Trump Claims Sprint, OneWeb Will Create 8,000 U.S. Jobs
Donald Trump said telecommunications group Sprint Corp and a U.S. satellite company OneWeb will be bringing 8,000 jobs to the United States.
Trump's Tax Reforms May Depend on Rare 'Scoring' Panel
Trump's tax reform will depend partly on the work of an obscure congressional committee tasked with estimating how much future economic growth will result from tax cuts.
Trump to Dissolve Foundation to 'Avoid...Any Conflict'
President-elect cannot legally shutter the foundation while it is under investigation, New York attorney general's office says.
Trump Team Seeks Names of Officials
Trump's team asked for the names of government officials working on programs to counter violent extremism.
Trump Picks Conway as his Presidential Counselor
"She is a tireless and tenacious advocate of my agenda and has amazing insights on how to effectively communicate our message," Trump said.
Trump Chooses China Hawk for Trade Advisory Role
Trump made trade a centerpiece of his presidential campaign and railed against what he said were bad deals the United State.
Commerce Secretary To Run Trade Policy in Trump Cabinet
It is a signal of how Trump plans to elevate a crackdown on competitors in the world market.
Trump Taps Billionaire Businessman for Army Secretary
The founder of Virtu Financial is an Army veteran and owner of the NHL's Florida Panthers.
Democrats in Trumplandia
Bernie Sanders is the star of the party, but his friend Chuck Schumer is in charge of leading the Dems through the Trumpian wilderness.
Fiscal Conservative Tapped as Trump's Budget Director
Congressman Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina, who must face Senate confirmation, says the administration "will restore budgetary and fiscal sanity back."
Trump Shakes Up Washington with His Team of Bosses
Trump's transition team has said the cabinet is intended to be a mix of experienced Washington hands and newcomers
'Is A Tweet Policy?' State Department Starts to Ponder
By tradition, anything the president says is regarded as U.S. policy.
Trump to Name Supreme Court Pick Close to Inauguration
Trump previously unveiled a list of 21 conservative jurists he would consider for the job.
Trump Chooses First-Term Congressman for Interior Sec
It remains unclear where Zinke would stand on opening up more federal lands to increased drilling and mining.
Rick Perry Is Trump Pick for Energy Secretary
The former Texas governor once proposed eliminating the department he has been nominated to lead.