Donald Trump Reaches Outside His Inner Circle

If you only read one thing: Donald Trump is venturing outside of his core group of supporters with his intent to nominate South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to the post of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Haley was an early and vocal critic of the President-elect during the long GOP primary, endorsing Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. She reluctantly announced her intention to vote for Trump just weeks before Election Day.

Trump taps S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to be ambassador to UN

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the first woman tapped for a top-level administration post during his White House transition so far. "Governor Haley has a proven track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation to move critical policies forward for the betterment of her state and our country," Trump said in a release Wednesday.

Nikki Haley can expect these 4 fights as Trump’s U.N. ambassador

While speaking at the Federalist Society's annual National Lawyers Convention, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley admitted that she wasn't always the biggest cheerleader of President-elect Donald Trump but that she voted for him and was thrilled he won. She also told other Republicans that his win was not an affirmation of how the GOP conducts itself and urged others to "go back to basics."

Gov. Nikki Haley picked to become UN ambassador, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is picking South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to become his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, The Post and Courier has learned. The move, expected Wednesday, continues the steep political rise of the daughter of Indian immigrants that started six years ago when the Bamberg native was elected as South Carolina's first female and minority governor.

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.

Indian-Americans in the age of Donald Trump

The price of success is to bear the sting of envy. Indian-Americans are finding out very quickly that the derring-do that has catapulted them to the top of the economic ladder in the United States has its downside in a Trump-led America that wants to go decidedly nativist.

Trump’s flirtation with Romney is big-league smart

The news, as always, came via Twitter: "NBC News: Source close to Trump with direct knowledge of his thinking confirms Sunday's meeting with Romney is to discuss Secretary of State." Mitt Romney, the face - and voice - of the resistance to Donald Trump in the Republican primary and the general election will huddle with the president-elect over the weekend to talk about possibly serving as the nation's top diplomat.

What happens to SC if Haley, McMaster picked for Trump admin?

With Gov. Nikki Haley and Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster currently under potential consideration to take cabinet-level positions within President-elect Donald Trump's administration, what does that mean for South Carolina's top leadership spots? Currently, Haley is being considered for Trump's Secretary of State -- the nation's top diplomat and a position held by such luminaries as Colin Powell, Condaleeza Rice, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry.

Trump Considers Two Former Generals for Defense Secretary

Two former generals are in contention for defense secretary in President-elect Donald Trump's administration: James Mattis and Jack Keane, who served as an informal adviser to Hillary Clinton, according to a person involved in the transition. Trump is seeking to build out his national security team, having offered the job of national security adviser to retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, the former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency and a key military surrogate throughout his campaign, according to the person.

Melania Trump and Barron step out for lunch while Donald and the…

Pictured on his perp walk: Party boy, 25, who changed his last name to match close friend and celebrity jeweler Jeffrey Rackover is led out by police cuffed in a suit after being charged with murder Actress, 52, who had roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Gossip Girl and Ugly Betty commits suicide in her hotel room during a modeling trip in Peru 'Maybe I Would Have Been Elected President' says Bernie Sanders who says he'd team up with Trump if the president-elect has the 'guts' to take on corporate American Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend Nick Gordon is ordered to pay $36million in damages for the wrongful death of Whitney Houston's daughter Obama says he is 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's presidency - but the president-elect needs to moderate his tone and 'stand up to Russia' New York academic who killed herself in her upscale Manhattan condo 'was driven to suicide by a ... (more)

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.

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.

Trump insulted Indian American Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, NYT report6 hours ago

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been an expert in insulting almost all his critics, whether be it from within his own party or from the opposite camp. Out of the ones who have fallen under the radar of Trump's slur are Indian American leaders Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley.

Gov. Nikki Haley gains praise for management of Hurricane Matthew

Gov. Nikki Haley's steadfast warnings as Hurricane Matthew barrelled down on South Carolina earned praise from political experts, though the concern over flooding remains her current test. Observers have hailed Haley's early decision to evacuate residents along the South Carolina coast and for repeatedly keeping the public updated as the situation developed, usually twice a day.

‘Scary as heck’: Powerful quotes about Hurricane Matthew

'Scary as heck': Powerful quotes about Hurricane Matthew Here are some of the most powerful quotes about Hurricane Matthew Check out this story on wauwatosanow.com: http://usat.ly/2dRP5np President Barack Obama, meeting in the Oval Office with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, said Matthew was "still a really dangerous hurricane." As Hurricane Matthew pushes its way northward Friday and batters Florida, officials across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina have called on citizens to evacuate and head to safety.

2018 governora s race starts to loom large after November. So whoa s going to run?

Republican-leaning South Carolina probably won't be a major factor in the presidential race, so attention is turning to the 2018 campaign for governor. Incumbent Nikki Haley is constitutionally prevented from seeking a third term, but lots of Republicans are jockeying to succeed her, even with the filing period still 18 months away.