Trump left some of his top issues out of his inaugural address

Although President Trump 's 16-minute inaugural address was the shortest since 1977, it nevertheless provided insight into the 45th president's immediate priorities and his vision for the country. Trump used his historic speech, which he delivered from the U.S. Capitol's west lawn in a drizzly rain on Friday, to touch on issues from the nation's drug crisis to the plight of single mothers in inner cities.

Charlie Crist ‘open’ to Trump’s 35% tariff on businesses going overseas

Congressman-elect Charlie Crist said he is willing to consider President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff on businesses for the sake of keeping jobs in the United States. "Whatever it is that we come to to help American workers get back to work and help the middle class and our country, we need to do it together and do it in a spirit of cooperation," the Florida Democrat told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" in an interview that aired Sunday.

McCain sees Russia hacking as threat, at odds with Trump

This June 3, 2016, file photo shows Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., delivering his speech titled "America's Enduring Commitment to Security and Prosperity in Asia" at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Distinguished Public Lecture in Singapore. McCain is joining Democrats in calling for a special select committee to investigate Russian interference in the U.S. election.

‘No doubt’ Russia interfered with election, McCain says in calling for investigation

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Sunday again decried Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential race and called for a select Senate committee to investigate the country's cyber activities during the election. On CNN's "State of the Union," McCain told host Jake Tapper that there was "no doubt" Russia interfered with the election.

Sen. John McCain calls for Russia hacking investigation:…

Sen. John McCain , R-Ariz., on Sunday again decried Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential race and called for a select Senate committee to investigate the country's cyber activities during the election. On CNN's "State of the Union," McCain told host Jake Tapper that there was "no doubt" Russia interfered with the election.

Biden keeps door open for 2020 run against Trump: a oewho knows where wea re going to bea

Vice President Joe Biden wants a say in the direction of the Democratic Party as it picks up the pieces from a nightmare electoral loss this year - and isn't willing to fully rule out a bid for the presidency if he thinks issues of economic fairness aren't being voiced. "Four years is a lifetime in American politics," he told CNN's Jake Tapper in an interview on "State of the Union."

Trump picks congresswoman to lead Interior

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will be Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of the interior, according to multiple media outlets. A senior member of the House, McMorris Rodgers, 47, is the highest-ranking female Republican in Congress.

Man sentenced in Capitol attack plot to appeal

This July 29, 2016, file booking photo made available by the Boone County Jail in Burlington, Ky., shows Christopher Lee Cornell of Green Township in suburban Cincinnati. Federal authorities say Cornell, who plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol during President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union address, kept trying from behind bars to incite others to violence in support of the Islamic State.

Rubio on Castro Condolences: Obama’s Response – Pathetic’; My…

Asked Sunday about Pope Francis' expression of sorrow on the death of Fidel Castro, Sen. Marco Rubio said that as a Catholic he believes in the Pope's theological authority but his faith does not bind him when it comes to foreign policy positions. During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Rubio's criticism of President Obama's statement of condolence following the death of the former Cuban dictator was noted he called it "pathetic" but then interviewer Dana Bash pointed about that Pope Francis, too, had expressed sorrow.

Prosecutors: US Capitol attack plotter kept trying to incite

An Ohio man who plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol during President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union address kept trying from behind bars to urge others to violence in support of the Islamic State group, federal authorities say. Prosecutors described 22-year-old Christopher Lee Cornell's jail activities in a sentencing memorandum filed this week ahead of a Dec. 5 sentencing hearing.

European Agenda on Security: Second report on progress towards an…

The European Commission has today presented its second monthly report on progress made towards an effective and sustainable Security Union. In line with the calls made by the Bratislava roadmap and the October European Council conclusions, important steps forward made over the past month include the launch of the European Border and Coast Guard on 6 October , in-depth discussions about the action being taken by the Radicalisation Awareness Network in particular with respect to young people at risk of radicalisation, as well as today's proposal for a European Travel Information and Authorisation System , following the announcement in September by President Juncker in his 2016 State of the Union address.

Security Union: A European Travel Information and Authorisation System – Questions & Answers

Security has been a constant theme since the beginning of the Juncker Commission's mandate - from President Juncker's Political Guidelines of July 2014, to the latest State of the Union address in September 2016. In his speech, President Juncker announced that by November the Commission will propose a European Travel Information and Authorisation System - an automated system to determine who will be allowed to travel to Europe.

Trump, GOP leaders pledge secure border before deportation policy

Donald Trump #NeverTrump GOP organizer: Hope for peace, prepare for war Ivana to Trump: Make me Czech Republic diplomat Republicans face divisions over ObamaCare repeal MORE and two top Republicans in Congress on Sunday agreed -- securing America's borders is the president-elect's top immigration priority. Trump led the GOP's charge, vowing in an interview to air Sunday evening that the strength of U.S. borders would influence how he deals with the nation's more than 11 million undocumented immigrants.