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Will a controversial case from Sessions' past affect his AG confirmation?A failed voting-fraud prosecution from more than 30 years ago could re-emerge as a contentious issue during Sen. Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing for attorney general.
Obama pardons 78 people: A history of presidential clemencyThe president's pardoning is part of a long tradition of giving prisoners a second chance.
First LookTrump could set new precedent with private security forceIn an unprecedented move, President-elect Donald Trump continues to employ a private security and intelligence team and is expected to keep some members of the team after his inauguration.
To protect themselves, more American Muslim women give up hijab'I’m sad about what it means about our religious freedoms in general in our country; I’m sad that I had to give it up,' says Nassrene Elmadhun, a Boston surgeon who stopped wearing her headscarf after a man threatened her and her toddler.
To figure out his tweets, understand TrumpOnce stock traders, journalists, politicians, and voters begin to get a bead on understanding Trump, they'll start to put his Twitter communication into better context, analysts say.
For Evangelicals, Trump brings new hope – and a thorny questionAfter feeling persecuted for the past eight years, many Evangelicals see a chance to protect their rights. But how far should they go?
What’s behind push for Electoral College to defy TrumpTo those who are lobbying against a vote for Trump, he is the kind of candidate the Founding Fathers worried about – and thus electors should vet the people's choice in light of the national interest.
First LookObamacare deadline extended: Could the ACA be entering its final act?How long will the Affordable Care Act survive after US President-elect Donald Trump takes office?
'Unpresidented': Do typos make Trump seem more authentic?Perhaps in the social media age, Trump's rough-around-the-edges persona online merely reinforces his appeal, even as he takes heavy criticism.
Why 52 percent of Republicans say Donald Trump won the popular voteDespite ample evidence and media coverage to the contrary, more than half of all Republicans believe Donald Trump won the popular vote in the presidential election, according to an online poll.
Electors to get no intelligence briefing on Russian hacking before Monday voteElectoral College: Many Democratic electors – in a last-minute attempt to keep Donald Trump out of office – had hoped the briefing on Russian hacking would change the votes of Republican electors.
Trump laughs about his 'violent' supporters during Thank You tourOn a 'Thank You' tour stop in Florida, Trump acknowledged without critique that his supporters were 'vicious' and 'violent' during the campaign.
North Carolina's new law pushes the partisan envelopeNorth Carolina's Republican-led legislature has fundamentally altered the balance of power, taking power from the governor before a newly-elected Democrat takes office.
First Look'We need to take action' on Russian election hack, Obama saysPresident Obama said the US will retaliate 'at a time and place of our choosing' to hacking that interfered with the US presidential election.
First LookWho is Monica Crowley, Trump's latest national security team addition?Dr. Crowley is one of two key national security appointments announced Thursday.
Why Putin is suddenly gaining popularity among conservativesA new poll shows that Republicans viewing Putin as very or somewhat favorably rose from just 10 percent in July 2014 to 37 percent today.
How Democrats slowly turned their backs on rural AmericaDemocrats largely ignored rural America in November's election – to their cost, in a few key states. But the trend had been building within Congress for six years. Now they're struggling to find a remedy.
Trump's kids could play key White House roles: How unusual?American history is full of first sons and daughters who did just about everything. But Donald Trump's situation appears unique.
The Republicans breaking ranks with TrumpDemocrats might not be the only check on Donald Trump's power. This week, some Republicans have pushed back.
- The Republicans who are breaking ranks with Trump
Democrats might not be the only check on Donald Trump's power. This week, some Republicans have pushed back.
