Trump to Visit African American History Museum for King Holiday

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture in observance of Martin Luther King Day - following a Twitter storm slamming civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, who said that the Republican was not a "legitimate president." NEW: Donald Trump expected to visit National African American Museum in observance of Martin Luther King Day, transition sources tell @ABC .

House Dems press FBI on Russia, possible link to Trump camp

House Democrats still seething over FBI Director James Comey's handling of the election-year inquiry of Hillary Clinton confronted the law enforcement officer over his refusal to say whether the FBI is investigating possible links between President-elect Donald Trump's campaign and Russia. The contentious, closed-door session Friday reflected the frustration of Democrats who blame Comey's statements and actions in part for Clinton's loss to Trump.

Russia sanctions may be scrapped

Trump told the Wall Street Journal he is prepared to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin some time after he is sworn in on January 20. Photo: Reuters President-elect Donald Trump has hinted that he may lift sanctions on Russia and won't stand by the "One China" policy unless Beijing improves its currency and trade practices. Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday that he would keep intact "at least for a period of time" sanctions President Barack Obama's administration imposed on Russia last month over Moscow's alleged cyberattacks to influence the US election.

AP Interview: Lynch says US must hold police accountable

In this Jan. 12, 2017 photo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch poses for a portrait during an interview with The Associated Press at the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore. In this Jan. 12, 2017 photo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch poses for a portrait during an interview with The Associated Press at the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore.

A Trump Swing Voter Looks Ahead

This story is part of Kitchen Table Conversations, a series from NPR's National Desk that examines how Americans from all walks of life are moving forward from the presidential election. Pennsylvania surprised a lot of people in November when voters abandoned a long history of electing Democrats for president and chose Republican Donald Trump.

Trump Slams Rep. John Lewis and His District on Twitter

President-elect Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. President-elect Donald Trump fired back at Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., - and his congressional district - on Twitter Saturday morning, writing Lewis should focus on "fixing" his district rather than questioning his presidency.

Homeland Continues to Mirror Real-Life Politics in Season 6

We may be less than a week away from Donald Trump 's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States, but in an alternate universe, the first female president is preparing to take office. That would be Elizabeth Keane , the president-elect on Season 6 of Showtime's Homeland , played by new cast member Elizabeth Marvel .

Trump’s CEO meetings raise ethics questions

In this Jan. 13, 2017, photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. Trump's meetings this week with CEOs seeking federal approval for major mergers are raising red flags for ethics lawyers concerned that about the possible erosion of a firewall between the regulators tasked with approving the billion-dollar deals and the White House.

Holliday sees inaugural gig as for ‘the people,’ not Trump

In this Oct. 7, 2016 file photo, actress and singer Jennifer Holliday poses for a photo during an interview in New York. Holliday, who will perform at Donald Trump's inaugural welcome concert next week, supported Hillary Clinton in the election and says her decision to participate is not a political statement..

Holliday sees inaugural gig as for a the people,a not Trump

When Jennifer Holliday got invited to sing at next week's inaugural welcome concert, she says she took her cues from the Clintons and the Obamas in agreeing to perform. Holliday, who backed Hillary Clinton in the election, said she saw the Clintons' decision to attend Donald Trump's inaugural and the Obamas' support for a peaceful transition of power as a signal to "just get this done and then fight vigorously" over policy differences later.

Here are all the lawmakers boycotting Trump’s inauguration

It looks like A-list celebrity performers may not be the only ones skipping President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. While several political figures, including George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton will be in attendance when Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on January 20, a number of lawmakers who oppose Trump are refusing to show up.

Democratic Congressman: Trump Is Not A Legitimate President Because A …

Rep. John Lewis did not mince words on how he felt about President-elect Trump with MSNBC's Chuck Todd. On Meet The Press Daily, Lewis sat down with Todd to say, among other things, that he believes in forgiveness and trying to work with people, but he will find it difficult to work with Trump because he doesn't see him as a legitimate president.

The Latest: Emergency training hosted by White House

The White House is holding a series of simulation exercises with members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet to discuss ways of responding to emergencies, natural disasters and national security incidents. White House press secretary Josh Earnest says the group exercises are aimed at ensuring a "smooth and effective transition" for the incoming Trump administration.

‘My confidence has been shook’: Dems furious after…

House Democrats walked out of a classified briefing sputtering with anger over FBI Director James Comey's response to claims of Russian election hacking. Several of the lawmakers who took part in Friday's meeting said they'd lost confidence in Comey and had become convinced he's unfit to lead the agency, reported The Hill .