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First LookN.C. Republican lawmakers scramble to weaken incoming governor's powerDemocrats criticized the special session, saying Republicans did not notify them that it was happening until noon Wednesday – two hours before the session began.
First LookTom Perez plans bid for DNC chair, as Dems debate a new faceTom Perez, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, and two others are vying to lead the Democratic Party as it plans a recovery from the 2016 election.
First LookIvanka Trump: a first daughter with the office of first lady?Ivanka Trump will reportedly assume some of the functions of first lady, raising questions about federal nepotism laws.
Why fake news holds such allureMany readers of fake news say it is their most reliable source – even when they know it's fake. It points to the accelerating trend of readers looking for news that only confirms their own views.
First LookTrump pick for Energy Secretary: Rick Perry and strong ties to oilThe former Texas governor ran two unsuccessful presidential campaigns, but his strong ties to oil, including the Dakota Access Pipeline project, could make him an influential player in the emerging Trump energy team.
Trump vs. the intelligence community: Is scuffle damaging?Presidents criticize and heatedly disagree with intelligence analysts 'all the time,' experts say, but in private. To publicly discredit them 'is almost taboo.'
The answer to America's working class job crisis is hard, but not mysteriousFew economists think anyone can bring back all the working class jobs that have gone to China or Mexico. America has a different economy now, and it needs more-educated workers.
Why Trump is leaning towards Rep. Ryan Zinke for interior secretaryRep. Zinke, who serves on House Natural Resources and Armed Services committees, advocates greater use of public lands for energy production such as oil and natural gas.
Can declassified evidence create consensus on Russian hacking?The US intelligence community hasn't reached a consensus on why Russian launched cyber-attacks around election time. But making classified intelligence public might help bring together a polarized US public.
Pastors tell Muslims: We will 'stand with you'Messages of support marked interfaith services in Washington and Boston, where 2,600 people showed up at a mosque Sunday – far more than organizers expected.
With Tillerson pick, Trump aims for a revolution in diplomacySecretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson is Donald Trump's instrument to bring his brand of deal-making to foreign policy.
The peril and promise of Trump's approach to saving jobsDonald Trump wants to save American jobs by cutting deals with businesses. That could encourage crony capitalism – or save taxpayers lots of money, if he's willing to rewrite the playbook.
First Look'No new deals' in office? Trump delays conflicts-of-interest announcement.Ethicists question whether Trump's placations go far enough to address the unprecedented extent of his conflicts of interest.
First LookWhy Electoral College members are asking for an intelligence briefingElectors have requested a briefing before the Electoral College meets next week, after intelligence reports about Russian hacking of the election have left some asking what President-elect Donald Trump knew about these efforts.
First LookObama: a president is 'flying blind' without daily intelligence briefingsPresident Obama said on 'The Daily Show' Monday that a president would be 'flying blind' without the 'detailed perspective' of the intelligence community.
Trump lays groundwork for a presidency of confrontationDonald Trump appears to see confrontation as a key way to bolster America's interests. But critics worry about the consequences.
- First LookFederal judge nixes Pennsylvania ballot recount. Why?
In a stinging rebuke, US District Judge Paul Diamond rejected the Green Party's bid for a statewide recount in Pennsylvania of paper ballots and a review of some election systems for evidence of hacking.
Trump won. What do liberals do now?Opponents of Donald Trump struggled with whether to befriend or fight his supporters. But it might not be an either/or choice.
First LookSilicon Valley vs. Trump: A meeting of the minds?Most of Silicon Valley opposed the president-elect during the election. Can they put their differences behind them?
First LookWhy a Virginia politician is giving away a semiautomatic rifleCorey Stewart, a Republican candidate in the Virginia race for governor, plans to give an AR-15 to one of his supporters, hoping to convey his commitment to Second Amendment rights.
