Matt Johnson: No single theory has fully explained Trump’s victory

Over the past three weeks, almost every pundit in the country has developed a Grand Unifying Theory of Donald Trump's Shocking Victory. Casey Quinlan, an education reporter at ThinkProgress, says "many members of the media wanted to consider anything but racism" as the engine of Trump's campaign: " as if it couldn't possibly be so straightforward."

Jill Stein responds to Trump’s comments

After a bruising presidential election featuring the two least liked major-party candidates in recent history, more than 8-in-10 Americans say the country is more deeply divided on major issues this year than in the past several years, according to a new CNN/ORC poll . And more than half say they are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the US.

The Latest: Green Party’s Stein files for Wisconsin recount

The incoming president has tapped Fox News analyst Kathleen "KT" McFarland to serve as deputy national security adviser, and campaign attorney Donald McGahn as White House counsel. He cited McFarland's "tremendous experience and innate talent," which he said would "complement the fantastic team we are assembling."

Greens raise enough money to seek recounts in key US states

Washington, Nov 26 - Presidential hopeful Jill Stein's fund-raising push to pay for recounts in three rust-belt states that were crucial to Donald Trump's surprise victory over Hillary Clinton in the November 8 election has already exceeded its original target, the Green Party said on Friday. After initially asking for $2.5 million, the recount effort has so far collected more than $4 million, EFE news agency quoted Stein's campaign website as saying.

Iran Lobby’s Yellow and Biased Smear Campaign Against MEK

Tehran has taken nearly full control over Baghdad thanks to the Obama Middle East Doctrine , blueprinted to deliver a series of incentives to Iran aimed at preventing the mullahs from walking away from the already flawed nuclear deal . One victim of such a failed policy has been the country of Iraq, as Iran gained enormous influence over it under President Barack Obama's watch.

Jill Stein raising $2M for recount in 3 battleground states that would elect Clinton

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on Wednesday made a major push to raise $2 million to pay for recount efforts in three critical battleground states that cost Hillary Clinton the election. Stein launched an online funding page Wednesday, hoping to raise the money by next week so recount efforts can begin immediately in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania -- three states that provide enough electoral votes to give Clinton the victory.

Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal: Khamenei website

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks live on television after casting his ballot in the Iranian presidential election in Tehran June 12, 2009. Extending U.S. sanctions on Iran for 10 years would breach the Iranian nuclear agreement, Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said on Wednesday, warning that Tehran would retaliate if the sanctions are approved.

For Trump and GOP, ‘Obamacare’ repeal is complex and risky

Here's the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation's huge and convoluted health care system - despite Republican divisions, Democratic opposition and millions of jittery constituents.

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.

What Asia-Pacific trade pacts could replace the TPP?

With US president-elect Donald Trump on record as opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership, attention is turning to alternatives that include China With US president-elect Donald Trump threatening on the campaign trail to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, attention has turned to two other Asia-Pacific trade deals that, unlike the TPP, both involve China. These are the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific .

Asia summit closes with calls for free trade

Asia summit closes with calls for free trade 21 Asia-Pacific nations agree to work toward pact despite skepticism underscored by Trump win Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2gbf9fR U.S. President Barack Obama, right, walks past China's President Xi Jinping, left, at the opening session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Lima, Peru, Sunday. LIMA, Peru - Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific nations ended their annual summit Sunday with a call to resist protectionism amid signs of increased free-trade skepticism, highlighted by the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

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.

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.

Speculation grows over Merkel’s re-election plans in Germany

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.

Facebook CEO vows to fix fake news problem

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urged world leaders meeting in Peru on Saturday to help get more people online to improve global living standards while separately announcing new measures to cut down on fake news stories on the social network that some suggest could have helped sway the US presidential election. The Facebook founder took on the role of an evangelist for "connectivity" as he spoke at an Asian-Pacific trade summit, lamenting that half the world has no access to the online world and is being deprived of its economic potential as well as advances in science, education and medicine.

Former foes Trump and Romney hold a ‘great’ meeting

Mitt Romney emerged smiling Saturday from a closed-door meeting with President-elect Donald Trump - a face-to-face sit down he called "thorough and in-depth" after they traded bitter barbs with one another during a divisive election. Taking a softer tone, Trump and Romney seemed to bury the hatchet at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey - where the businessman-turned-politician moved his White House transition team for the weekend - in a meeting that lasted about an hour and a half.

Obama May Jump Into Frayas Democrats Counter Trump

President Obama is rethinking his plans to withdraw from the political arena after he leaves office next year, hinting to friends and supporters that he wants to add his voice to the shellshocked Democratic activists and elected officials who are now angrily vowing to oppose Donald J. Trump's presidency. The mood was intense, angry and unforgiving, according to people who attended the confidential organizing session, which included representatives from labor, environmental groups, immigration activists, gay rights and civil rights organizations.