GOP sweep heightens anxiety for many transgender Americans
This Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 photo provided by Denverite.com shows spray painted anti-transgender graffiti on the car of Amber Timmons, a transgender woman, in Denver.
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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.
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Page Still Up And Running, Little Sign Of Defeat
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton smiles during the final presidential debate at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 19, 2016. Looking at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign page, one wouldn't know that she was also a defeated 2016 presidential candidate.
Public University Asks Students To Protest Trump
A girl joins demonstrators to protest outside of City Hall following the election of Republican Donald Trump as President of the United States in downtown Los Angeles, California November 10, 2016. REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon The University of New Hampshire has issued an apology after one of its official Facebook pages was caught making partisan political posts against Donald Trump and in favor of Hillary Clinton.
Director Of The NSA Goes ROGUE, Travels To Meet Trump Amid Calls For His Ousting
U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Rogers testifies at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington March 11, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Cameron A top U.S. intelligence official is being considered to take over for the very man who recommended his removal from office for administrative failures.
Russian ambassador to Canada calls Trump’s election ‘victory for common sense’
Russia's ambassador to Canada says the U.S. election of president-elect Donald Trump was a victory for common sense and pragmatism. Alexander Darchiev told CTV's "Question Period" that Trump's presidency will provide a "promising opening for Russian-American relations," which he acknowledged are not currently in great shape.
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.
KING: No, Trump and Clinton are not two sides of the same coin
We are just now beginning to understand the role social media is having on our country. It damn sure influenced this presidential election.
Sanders allies helping former Clinton staff find jobs
Revolution Messaging, the group that helped Sanders take on Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary, is reaching out to help Clinton staffers land on their feet after the surprise upset to Republican Donald Trump Alec Baldwin tells Trump the election is over Sanders allies helping former Clinton staff find jobs Schumer vows 'tough vetting' for Sessions MORE , pointing them toward jobs to help the progressive movement. The group hopes they will be able to find employment through their job portal, Progressive.Work .
Obama to meet Australia, Canada leaders before return to U.S.
President Barack Obama is holding separate meetings with the leaders of Australia and Canada before he wraps up the final foreign trip of his presidency. He'll meet Sunday with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in between other sessions with world leaders attending an annual Asia-Pacific summit being held in Lima, Peru.
Donald Trump meets with his Indian business partners in Trump Tower
'So, I heard you went to Hamilton, Mike': Alec Baldwin portrays a clueless President Trump who bullies Pence, asks SIRI about ISIS and holds awkward meeting with Romney in mocking SNL skit 'Couldn't even memorize lines!': Trump continues feud with Hamilton cast with ANOTHER tweet AFTER a full day of Cabinet meetings - only to delete it moments later 'Call me and talk to me like a man': Kanye West addresses former pal Jay Z in ANOTHER on-stage rant as he takes aim at rapper's wife BeyoncA , Hillary Clinton and Mark Zuckerberg... before ending show after 10 MINUTES I love you Leonardo ...why have you cut me dead? DiCaprio's brother reveals bitter feud with Hollywood star after their wild partying left him an addict 'Go to another country if you don't like Trump': Federal judge goes on rant defending the President elect at US citizenship ceremony Left to paddle to their deaths: Uncle ... (more)
Trump confirms he is considering Mattis for U.S. defense post
President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he is considering retired General James Mattis for U.S. defense secretary, a day after meeting with him in New Jersey. Trump said in Twitter that Mattis, a retired U.S. Marine Corps general who previously headed U.S. Central Command, "was very impressive yesterday.
Will: Draw the curtain on the Democrats’ theater of pointless gestures
Crumpled oil tankers lie beside the railroad tracks after a fiery train derailment on June 3, 2016, that prompted evacuations from Mosier, Ore.
Report: German Chancellor Merkel’s to Seek Fourth Term
German chancellor Angela Merkel, third left, attends a meeting with US president Barack Obama, left, French president, Francois Hollande, third right, Spain's Prime Minister , Mariano Rajoy, right, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, second right, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, second left, at the chancellary in Berlin, Friday Nov.18, 2016. Obama is joining the leaders of key European countries to discuss an array of security and economic challenges facing the trans-Atlantic partners as the U.S. prepares for President-elect Donald Trump to take office in January.
Trump win spurs plans for Jerusalem building spree over Green Line
The Jerusalem municipality is set to authorize the construction of thousands of new housing units over the Green Line in the wake of Donald Trump's election, city officials said Sunday. Some 1,400 new apartments in the capital's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood would be approved by the Jerusalem Municipality Planning and Construction Committee later in the day, city officials told Channel 2, hailing Trump's victory as an opportunity to expand Jewish building in the eastern part of Jerusalem unhindered.
Trudeau, APEC leaders look to put softer face on globalization to battle Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and leaders from 20 other Asia and Pacific nations are looking to put a softer face on trade in an effort to counter rising anti-globalization sentiments. Today's closed-door meetings at the APEC leaders' summit in Peru are a direct response to the anti-trade rhetoric coming out of the United States in the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, and from Britain after its vote to leave the European Union.
Alec Baldwin’s President-Elect Trump Makes ‘SNL’ Debut
In the Nov. 19, 2016, episode of "Saturday Night Live," Alec Baldwin plays president-elect Donald Trump and actor Jason Sudekis plays Mitt Romney. The episode's cold open -- set at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey, where Trump is holding meetings this weekend -- kicked off with Baldwin's Trump telling Kate McKinnon's Kellyanne Conway that he could not have won the election without the campaign manager's help.
Obama to meet Australia, Canada leaders before return to US
President Barack Obama planned separate talks with the leaders of Australia and Canada before wrapping up the final foreign trip of his presidency. U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with China's President Xi Jingping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.
Pollsters vow to get it right next time
The pollsters who regularly ask Pennsylvania voters about elections got it wrong in the presidential race and they're trying to figure out why. Franklin & Marshall College, Quinnipiac University and Muhlenberg College all had Republican President-elect Donald Trump well behind in their final pre-election polls, but a Republican-leaning pollster from Atlanta pegged Trump's victory here almost precisely.