Reminder: Paul Ryan is lying about Medicare and Obamacare

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according... During the Labor Day weekend, when many people are celebrating and preparing for the upcoming school-year, Dakota Access, a... Donald Trump has announced that Steve Bannon-former head of the online racist platform Breitbart-will be a senior adviser in... House Speaker Paul Ryan has done nothing to indicate that privatizing Medicare isn't at the very top of his agenda in the new Congress, with a new president. In fact, while everyone in the GOP is a little unsure of what they'll do about Obamacare , they know they want to gut Medicare and do it fast .

Encouraging Trump-Romney detente

Eight and a half months ago, Mitt Romney called Donald Trump a "fake," a "fraud," a "con man" and a "phony." Mr. Trump responded later that day by pointing out that he owned a Gucci store, in Trump Tower in Manhattan, that was worth more than Mr. Romney.

Trump the dealmaker keeps any Cabinet decisions under wraps

President-elect Donald Trump, left, waves to the media as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Bedminster, N.J.. President-elect Donald Trump, left, waves to the media as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Bedminster, N.J..

Obamacare repeal reveals messy politics

Already there are tensions between Trump, who's been shaky on the specifics of the 2010 health care law and says he wants to keep the popular parts, and congressional leaders like House Speaker Paul Ryan and conservative think tanks who ideologically, almost theologically, oppose anything associated with the Affordable Care Act. They're going to get squeezed in a political vise.

Trump and his transition team push ahead, meeting with political…

Job seekers, advisers and would-be allies paraded through Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend as President-elect Donald Trump worked on filling his Cabinet. Members of the Trump team took to the Sunday talk shows.

Report: GOP lays out ambitious plan for Donald Trump’s first days

SEPTEMBER 13: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan reacts to being asked about his previous reluctance to support Donald Trump during a news conference with U.S. Republican vice presidental candidate Gov. Mike Pence and other House GOP leaders following a weekly policy meeting at the Republican headquaters on Capitol Hill September 13, 2016 in Washington, DC. When asked about former vice presidential candidate Ryan's reluctance to endorse Republican presidential candidate, Pence said that the House Republicans and the campaign agree on a plan for America.

Police, protesters face off at Dakota Access pipeline

Law enforcement and protesters are in a new confrontation on the site of the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota. Law enforcement and protesters are in a new confrontation on the site of the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota.

Halifax conference ends on uncertain note

After three days of discussion, the Halifax International Security Forum ended with a collective shrug as political thinkers from around the globe expressed uncertainty about how the election of Donald Trump in the U.S. might affect the international order. Canadian politicians made it clear that whatever the president-elect's foreign policy may entail, the country is prepared to hold its own on the world stage - with or without its neighbour.

Ex-US Rep. Schock allegedly profited off voters’ DC visits

The indictment of a 35-year-old disgraced former Republican congressman jolted residents of his central Illinois district, shaken by prosecutors' claims that Aaron Schock illegally dipped into campaign and government coffers to subsidize a lavish lifestyle, including his Capitol Hill office done up in the style of "Downton Abbey." Perhaps more stunning was an allegation found on page 34 of the charging document: Schock's apparent willingness to pocket thousands of constituents' dollars by arranging annual Washington tours combined with meet-and-greets.

VP-elect Mike Pence: All iswell in Trump transition

Vice President-elect Mike Pence exuded confidence Sunday about Donald Trump's transition, saying Sen. Jeff Sessions will be confirmed as attorney general and that the president-elect is bringing "energy" and "leadership" to a busy round of meetings with potential Cabinet picks at his tony golf club in New Jersey. Amid reports that Mr. Trump's efforts were off to a rocky start, Mr. Pence defended the mogul's moves to swiftly name his national security team and vet former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney for secretary of state and retired Gen.

Mike Pence ‘Wasn’t Offended’ By Cast Of Hamilton, Then Waffles On If He’s Owed Apology

Vice President-elect Mike Pence told Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace that he wasn't offended by the cast of the play "Hamilton: An American Musical", after they delivered him a personal message , but then weaseled out of saying if he's owed an apology by the cast. Pence makes believe dissenting Americans are enjoying their "freedoms," but then refuses to share his real thoughts on the issue and simply passrs the buck to his henchmen surrogates, who no doubt will attack the issue for him.

Trump’s Cabinet picks may not get rubber-stamped in GOP Senate

Donald Trump sits atop Republicans in Washington, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Senate will rubber-stamp everyone he picks for his Cabinet. While he can expect the Republican Senate to confirm most of his choices, the party's narrow 52-48 edge and early infighting could slow or doom controversial ones.

Trump hosts potential cabinet contenders at N.J. golf club

President-elect Donald Trump is welcoming a parade of officials at the white-pillared clubhouse of his New Jersey golf club this weekend as he weighs who will be in line for roles in the new administration. Trump's Sunday schedule in Bedminster includes New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.