The Latest: Trump promises Cabinet of ‘patriots’

Trump says in a video released late Monday that his agenda "will be based on a simple core principle: putting America first." He is reiterating a number of his promises for the first 100 days of his administration, including vows to negotiate new trade deals, remove regulations on businesses and establish a five-year ban on executive officials becoming lobbyists.

Federal court strikes down Republican-drawn maps in Wisconsin

Two weeks after a stunning election defeat, Wisconsin Democrats won an equally surprising legal victory Monday as a federal court struck down legislative maps drawn by Republicans in 2011. A panel of federal judges ruled 2-1 that the redistricting maps were "intended to burden the representational rights of Democratic voters throughout the [10-year] period by impeding their ability to translate their votes into legislative seats."

Rick Perry met with Trump Monday; Tuesday he’s ‘Dancing with the Stars”

NOVEMBER 21: Former Texas Governor Rick Perry leaves Trump Tower on November 21, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.

Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan

Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted. Trump met with nearly a dozen prospective hires, all of whom were paraded in front of the cameras set up in the Trump Tower lobby as they entered an elevator to see the president-elect.

Judges say Wisconsin legislative boundaries unconstitutional

Federal judges struck down Wisconsin's Republican-drawn legislative districts as unconstitutional on Monday, marking a victory for minority Democrats that could force the Legislature to redraw the maps. The three-judge panel didn't order any immediate changes to district boundaries, instead saying they would give state attorneys and the voters who challenged the old maps 45 days to offer suggestions.

Surprised fire chief honored as a Sagamore

Surprised fire chief honored as a Sagamore Richmond Fire Department Chief Jerry Purcell says he simply does what he thinks is right when running the department. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/2gesqo1 Sen. Jeff Raatz reads the Sagamore of the Wabash certificate to RFD Chief Jerry Purcell as Mayor Dave Snow and Rep. Dick Hamm listen Monday at Station One.

With State Senate in the Balance, One Democrat Plans to Run for City Council

As State Senate Democrats cling to the last vanishing wisps of hope they might gain majority and control the agenda this year, one of their number is preparing to abandon the body and pursue a soon-to-be-vacant seat in the City Council. Harlem State Senator Bill Perkins revealed to the Observer he intends to run to replace Councilwoman Inez Dickens, who won election to the Assembly earlier this month-a move that could leave Democrats a vital vote short on core issues facing the State Legislature.

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..

APNewsBreak: US moves to block mining near Yellowstone

U.S. officials plan to block new mining claims outside Yellowstone National Park as the Obama administration races in its last days to keep industry out of pristine and environmentally sensitive areas. Mining claims on 30,000 acres north of the nation's first national park would be prohibited for at least two years while a long-term ban is considered.

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.

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 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.

CARIBBEAT: Journalist Gwen Ifill had roots in New York, Barbados

When Queens, N.Y.-born journalist and PBS' "NewsHour" co-anchor Gwen Ifill died last week, not many media reports spoke about her Barbadian roots. Ifill's death from endometrial cancer brought a multitude of condolences for her family and loads of praise and platitudes from media colleagues, TV viewers and left, right and moderate politicians.

Trump hosts potential cabinet contenders at NJ golf club

US 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 Setting a rancorous year aside, the pugnacious billionaire put on a smiling show of goodwill Saturday with former rival Mitt Romney.

Electoral College reps cast votes next month at Capitol

When Missourians went to the polls Nov. 8, they voted for Donald J. Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be their next president and vice president of the United States of America. After all, the Trump-Pence ticket won Missouri over Hillary Clinton and Sen. Tim Kaine, 56-37 percent, 1.585 million votes to 1.054 million.

As he shapes Cabinet, Trump meets former rival Romney and retired Gen. Mattis

Vice president-elect Mike Pence, President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney leave the clubhouse after their meeting at Trump International Golf Club, November 19, 2016 in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.