Donald Trump to meet Japanese Prime Minister

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be the first world leader to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump, where he will attempt to safeguard the long-standing alliance between the two countries. Hillary Clinton gave a speech at a Children's Defense Fund gala, her first appearance since last week's concession speech.

Outspending Sununu didn’t win Van Ostern NH governor’s race

Nearly final campaign spending and receipt reports to Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office confirm that Democrat Colin Van Ostern was easily going to finish well ahead of Republican Gov.-elect... Democrat Colin Van Ostern, left listens as Republican Chris Sununu, answers a question during the Granite State Debates gubernatorial debates held at ... (more)

Several’ officials have asked Bentley about Sessions’ seat; Mo Brooks interested

Gov. Robert Bentley already has a list of willing volunteers for U.S. Senate, should Jeff Sessions leave his seat for a job in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. Bentley's spokeswoman said "several" people have reached out to the governor about Sessions' seat.

How Trump’s son-in-law spurred a ‘purge’ of Christie associates21 minutes ago

Gov. Christie risked his political reputation as a moderate Republican with good standing in the establishment wing of the party by endorsing the insurgent campaign of Donald Trump. His long-shot bet appeared to pay off last week with Trump's stunning election victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton.

New Mexico governor offers assurances on health coverage

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has offered assurances that people won't be left without health insurance as President-elect Donald Trump and fellow Republicans seek to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. Martinez was attending a meeting Wednesday of the Republican Governors Association in Florida.

Reports: Haley, McMaster being considered for major cabinet positions in Trump admin

Could South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley or Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster be joining the newly-forming administration of President-elect Donald Trump? According to Joe Scarborough, former Florida congressman and host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, sources close to him say Haley is being considered for Secretary of State alongside former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

EDITORIAL: Wisniewski a worthy option as governor

It was beginning to look like Phil Murphy would scare away every Democratic hopeful for governor in 2017 before the race even began in earnest. EDITORIAL: Wisniewski a worthy option as governor It was beginning to look like Phil Murphy would scare away every Democratic hopeful for governor in 2017 before the race even began in earnest.

Vice-presidential candidate Tim Kaine expected to attend Halifax security forum

Less than two weeks after Republican Donald Trump's stunning electoral victory, the Democratic contender for U.S. vice-president, Tim Kaine, is scheduled to attend an international foreign affairs and defence conference in Halifax. Kaine, a U.S. senator from Virginia, is among a list of high-profile political and military leaders expected to join the weekend meeting, which will include U.K. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, U.S. Deputy Defence Secretary Robert Work and France's defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Jenkins exits US House leadership, may mull governor’s race

Kansas congresswoman Lynn Jenkins will be leaving a position on the House Republicans' leadership team when the newly elected Congress convenes in January. Jenkins said Wednesday that she is stepping down as GOP conference vice chairwoman to focus on health care and tax reform legislation.

Donald Trump’s transition team is in a “Stalinesque…

In this Oct. 10, 2016, file photo, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, left, stands with then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he buys cookies during a visit to Eat'n Park restaurant in Moon Township, Pa. The failing @nytimes story is so totally wrong on transition.

Morning Digest: Rick Scott flirts with a Senate bid against Bill Nelson

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... a- FL-Sen : Republican Gov. Rick Scott, who will be termed out in 2018, might not be done with politics just yet. As early as last year, not long after he narrowly won re-election, Scott reportedly began telling backers he might run against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson.

Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Valley Authority issued a burn ban on its public lands across Tennessee and in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi... . Firefighters Valarie Lopez, left, and Mark Tabaez work to cool hot spots after a wildfire burned a hillside Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Clayton, Ga.

Some Bizarre Ideas on What to Do Next

Apparently, people are so frustrated and outraged by Trump's victory, they've begun contemplating some fairly radical strategies to thwart or stop him. In their most wildly optimistic moments, they even imagine forcing Trump from office, forcing him to resign the presidency and return to real estate or show business, or whatever the hell he was doing before he decided to enter politics.

Trump’s school choice expansion plan may face uphill battle

8, 2016, file photo, then=Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reaches to shake hands with Egunjobi Songofunmi during a meeting with students and educators before a speech on school choice at ... School voucher programs in the nation's capital and Vice President-elect Mike Pence's home state of Indiana could serve as a blueprint for a Trump administration plan to use public money to enable... School voucher programs in the nation's capital and Vice President-elect Mike Pence's home state of Indiana could serve as a blueprint for a Trump administration plan to use public money to enable disadvantaged... As a small West Virginia community tries to move past the backlash of a racist Facebook post that targeted first lady Michelle Obama, a council member had some inviting words for outsiders who look down on her town.

West Virginia town tries to move past Michelle Obama post

As a small West Virginia community tries to move past the backlash of a racist Facebook post that targeted first lady Michelle Obama, a council member had some inviting words for outsiders who look down on her town. Republicans are still celebrating their election victories, but the country's GOP governors warned this week that they need to move fast on many of the changes that have been promised to voters.

Amid Strains, Trump Says Only He Knows Finalists for Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump hadn't been seen in public for days when he walked into New York's 21 Club to applause from fellow diners. The unannounced evening out with family was a contrast to the behind-the scenes machinations that suggested a struggling transition as names surfaced and sank for top administration positions.

All lobbyists have been cut from Trump’s transition team

Vice President-elect Mike Pence reportedly ordered the removal of all lobbyists from president-elect Donald Trump's transition team, The Wall Street Journal wrote on Tuesday night. The decision was one of Pence's first since formally taking over the team's lead role.