Judge orders Colorado electors to vote for Hillary Clinton

Michael Baca, center, speaks after arguments in a lawsuit were heard Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, outside the federal courthouse in downtown Denver. Baca and a Democratic elector are trying to be freed of Colorado's requirement that they vote for the winner of the state's popular vote in the presidential election this past November.

Trump rewards Michigan party chair with national role – Tue, 13 Dec 2016 PST

President-elect Donald Trump wants Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel to be national party chairwoman, in part as a reward for the party carrying Michigan for the first time in 28 years. The choice of McDaniel to serve as Republican National Committee chairwoman was confirmed Tuesday night by a person familiar with Trump's decision.

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Banker's assistant, 30, 'accidentally shot and killed his 27-year-old friend' after playing about with a gun at a drunken dinner party that was streamed live on Facebook Shocking moment a woman is physically dragged off a Delta flight by two cops after she 'stormed past the gate agent without checking in and then demanded overhead bin space' Missing brothers are found dead at the bottom of an Idaho embankment after they were ejected from their car when it crashed Uber employees 'helped men stalk their ex-girlfriends and searched for trip information of celebrities including Beyonce', reveals company's former forensic investigator Unarmed grandfather, 73, who was suffering from dementia is shot 'NINE TIMES' and killed by California cops as he wandered around his block at 12.30am Man in stolen car 'shoots two cops in Georgia' then takes off on foot - launching manhunt that ended a few ... (more)

Alli Simpson broadcasts cryptic message to her 1.7million Instagram followers

Banker's assistant, 30, 'accidentally shot and killed his 27-year-old friend' after playing about with a gun at a drunken dinner party that was streamed live on Facebook Shocking moment a woman is physically dragged off a Delta flight by two cops after she 'stormed past the gate agent without checking in and then demanded overhead bin space' Missing brothers are found dead at the bottom of an Idaho embankment after they were ejected from their car when it crashed Uber employees 'helped men stalk their ex-girlfriends and searched for trip information of celebrities including Beyonce', reveals company's former forensic investigator Unarmed grandfather, 73, who was suffering from dementia is shot 'NINE TIMES' and killed by California cops as he wandered around his block at 12.30am Man in stolen car 'shoots two cops in Georgia' then takes off on foot - launching manhunt that ended a few ... (more)

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his secretary of state Rex Tillerson, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, setting up a possible confrontation with members of his own party in the Senate, according to a person involved in the transition. Since Tillerson's name emerged as a candidate for the post, leading Republicans have expressed reservations about his years of work in Russia and the Middle East on behalf of the multinational petroleum company.

Give Romney a role with France

With Francois Hollande's decision to not run again for the French presidency, further political intrigue is sure to occur in a country with a socially conservative party seeking to gain government control in spring elections. Mitt Romney, who spent several years in France on a mission and speaks the language, would be perfectly poised to forge a new relationship with the next French government.

Trump Inaugural Reprises Campaign Slogan in Attempt to Unify Country

A "Make America Great Again" hat sits in a glass case during Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's election night party at the New York Hilton Midtown, Nov. 8, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump is reprising the slogan of his historic presidential campaign as the official theme of a five-day inaugural celebration in the nation's capital next month, ABC News has learned.

Five Things We’ve Learned From Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far

First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are now almost complete -- save for that secretary of state position, as well as Agriculture, Energy, and Interior.

Morning Joe Gets Scoops On Trump’s Transition While Its Hosts Reportedly Advise Him

MSNBC Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have reported multiple scoops on President-elect Donald Trump's transition efforts and potential cabinet selections since the election. The exclusives come as the pair, who often give Trump friendly coverage, have confirmed that they regularly speak directly to Trump and have reportedly been advising him, including on his cabinet selections.

Trump Taps Former Campaign Rival Carson As Housing Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump, moving to complete formation of his Cabinet and decide other key administration posts, chose former campaign rival Ben Carson on Monday to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Trump's decision, announced by his transition office, comes as the real estate mogul continues a series of interviews, meetings with aides and other deliberations aimed at forming his administration and following his announcement of several Cabinet appointees last week.

Trump nominates Ben Carson as housing secretary

Trump taps Carson for HUD, feuds with China Carson is a retired neurosurgeon. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://usat.ly/2gGI6lP President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Campaign 2016 rival Ben Carson to become secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.