Trump fills out White House communications staff, names Spicer top press aide
In one broad move on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump assembled his White House communications team,…read more→
Kellyanne Conway accepts key position in Trump White House
President-elect Donald Trump has named campaign manager Kellyanne Conway counselor to the president. A veteran…read more→
Saudi foreign minister implores Congress for changes to terrorism bill
Following a string of meetings with lawmakers during his brief visit to Washington, Saudi Arabia’s…read more→
Confident of Clinton win, Obama remained passive over Russian interference
Amid a flurry of reports from U.S. intelligence agencies the Russian government intruded America’s electoral framework on…read more→
Aleppo ceasefire hits obstacle, evacuation of rebels proceeds after more violence erupts
UPDATE — 12/19, 9:49 a.m. EST: A deal brokered between Russia and Turkey to end hostilities in…read more→
George W. Bush endorses Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson for State Dept.
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team officially announced the selection of Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Rex…read more→
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry to lead Energy Department
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has been asked by likely President-elect Donald Trump to become…read more→
Trump postpones business plan announcement, warned over DC hotel
President-elect Donald Trump has rescheduled his original plan to lay out his strategy to the…read more→
Former long-time Pennsylvania lawmaker sentenced in corruption case
Despite pleas for leniency, former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.) was sentenced to 10 years behind bars on…read more→
Congress approves $618 billion Pentagon budget for 2017
Backed by 92 senators, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sailed through the upper chamber of…read more→
Trump blasts report he will maintain ties to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s announced plans to sever bonds with his real estate empire over…read more→
Giuliani withdraws from consideration for State, Exxon CEO now tops list
UPDATE — 4:15 p.m. EST: NBC News is reporting that two sources with knowledge of Trump’s…read more→
House passes measure extending legal protections to FBI whistleblowers
Designed to expand legal shelter to employees previously vulnerable to retaliation, the U.S. House passed…read more→
Charlotte police officer cleared in death of Keith Scott
Announcing a unanimous decision not to charge a Charlotte, N.C., police officer in the death…read more→
New Jersey’s Chris Christie considers run for RNC chairmanship
Nudged out of the Trump transition team and dogged by accusations he was aware of…read more→
California calls House race in favor of Darrell Issa
In one of the most hotly-contested House races in recent memory, California Republican Darrell Issa…read more→
Donald Trump will cede control of his business empire to offspring
Pledging to avoid potential conflict of interest prior to entering office, President-elect Donald Trump announced…read more→
Trump Tower renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps
Internet giant Google has restored the correct label over its Google Maps feature following a…read more→
FEC asks Trump to correct errors in October election filing
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has formally asked President-elect Donald Trump to re-examine and resubmit his…read more→
General Keane declines to serve as defense secretary in Trump administration
Citing personal reasons related to the recent death of his wife, retired General Jack Keane…read more→
Warren throws support behind Congressman Ellison for DNC head
Minnesota Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison‘s bid to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was…read more→
Ryan will return as House Speaker; Republican leadership takes shape
Reelected unanimously as House Speaker on Tuesday, Wisconsin Republican Congressman Paul Ryan emerged from the…read more→
UPDATE: Pelosi suspends House Democrats elections; Rep. Ryan to challenge
UPDATE — 11/16, 7:42 a.m. EST: Originally scheduled for Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)…read more→
Mullahs in Tehran warn Trump over Iran nuclear agreement
Speaking to reporters after meeting with Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajcak in Bratislava, Iranian Foreign…read more→
Sheriff Joe Arpaio ousted from office in Phoenix, Arizona
Despite Republican candidate Donald Trump besting Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton in Arizona’s presidential race on Tuesday,…read more→
Pennsylvania’s Toomey doubtful of Trump win; forewarns President-elect
Locked in a tight reelection campaign against state official Kate McGinty until the bitter end and…read more→
WikiLeaks takes parting shot at Clinton, Democrats over election losses
Despite a persistent insistence from WikiLeaks‘ founder Julian Assange his whistleblowing platform never intended on…read more→
Nevada judge rejects Trump’s early ballot lawsuit as voter intimidation reported in Fla., Pa.
Attorneys for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump filed suit in a Nevada court Monday demanding…read more→
Democratic elector won’t cast Electoral Vote for Hillary Clinton
Even at risk of a pecuniary punishment totaling $1,000, one pledged Washington state Democratic elector…read more→
Clinton Foundation admits concealing $1 million Qatar donation
Amid mounting evidence the Clinton Foundation acted less a charity and more a clearinghouse for…read more→
Pirate Party makes significant gains in Iceland elections
Icelandic elections, provoked by the unexpected departure of former Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson in April…read more→
Amnesty implores US not to use incendiary bombs against Mosul
Armed with evidence the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq is using white phosphorous bombs against the…read more→
52 arrrested in fraud scheme that scammed 15,000 of $300 million
In an investigation involving officials with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Treasury, Homeland Security…read more→
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General sentenced to prison
Following her conviction on nine counts, two for felony perjury and seven for obstruction of…read more→
Appeals court rules in favor of Abu Ghraib detainees
In a unanimous ruling Friday, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rescinded a lower court ruling…read more→
UN rights commissioner warns of a Trump presidency
Describing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s political positions as “deeply unsettling” and “disturbing,” United Nations High…read more→
Wikileaks email dump reveals coordination between Clinton, media, State and DOJ
In what can hardly be greeted as welcome news by the Hillary Clinton campaign, Wikileaks’…read more→
US to re-appraise support for Saudi mission in Yemen after misfire
Following Saturday’s airstrike which claimed 140 lives and injured over 500 mourners at a Sana’a, Yemen, funeral,…read more→
Sanders supporters fume over Clinton speeches; Vermont senator says trust party platform
In a move presumably splintering the fragile coalition which Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton desperately needs…read more→
Julian Assange vows ‘October Surprise’ from Wikileaks
Against the backdrop of Wikileaks‘ 10th anniversary, the investigative journalistic group’s founder, Julian Assange, has…read more→
Leaked audio demonstrates John Kerry’s frustration over Syria
Audio captured during a sideline meeting Friday, Sept. 23, with Syrian civilians who provide relief services to…read more→
White House: Veto awaits Obamacare exemption bill passed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed its version of a bill which would grant…read more→
China dodges sanctions, buys North Korean coal
In the midst of global isolation owing to its crash nuclear program and off balance…read more→
Overwhelmed by floods, North Korea appeals to the world for assistance
Following an endless stream of heavy rains and flash floods in late August and early…read more→
Clinton’s debate ultimatums shrugged off by commission
Unable to tower over her Republican rival and facing intensive scrutiny over prolonged health issues, the…read more→