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Kanye West meets The Donald at Trump Tower! The president-elect embraces his 'friend' and escorts him out after meeting as Ivanka looks on - but did the rapper offer to perform at his inauguration? Now Obama slams Trump for inviting the Russians to hack Hillary's emails to prove his own 'conspiracy theories' - and blames voters for being 'obsessed' with Wikileaks dumps Why has the CIA changed its tune? Chairman of House intelligence committee says latest statements on Russian 'election hack' conflict with earlier briefings Trump picks Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State: The Donald hails Exxon CEO as one of the truly great business leaders, and plugs his work in Russia 'I woke up in the night and felt a cold breath on my neck': People reveal their TERRIFYING encounters with the 'paranormal' From Joanna the singing schoolgirl to Liam Neeson's lovesick stepson Sam, where the cast of Love ... (more)

Rick Perry tapped to be energy secretary under Donald Trump, reports say

Former Texas governor Rick Perry was named to Donald Trump's Cabinet as energy secretary on Monday night, according to multiple reports. "I think Perry is an absolutely logical appointee," said Jim Riddlesperger, a Texas Christian University professor and Texas politics expert.

Not Surprisingly, Texas Sued Over Aborted Fetus Burial Rule

After telling the state in a letter that the new fetal remains burial rule would "almost certainly trigger costly litigation," the Center for Reproductive Rights has followed through on that quasi-threat and has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt over the rule, representing various abortion providers ... (more)

Wall Street Breakfast: Fed In Focus After Trump Reshapes Markets

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Exxon-Mobil Corporation chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson . Photo: Reuters

President-elect Donald Trump announced Exxon-Mobil Corporation's Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state on Tuesday, praising the business leader as a successful international dealmaker who has led a global operation. Trained as an engineer, the silver-haired oilman is 64 and has never worked in government, but his global deal-making experience could be an asset in defending US interests.

Peniel Joseph, Texas Perspectives: Carson nomination signals a Trump neoconfederacy

The selection of Ben Carson to be secretary of housing and urban development is yet more evidence that Donald Trump and his transition team are embracing an approach that uses race as cover for a return to the racially oppressive past. Carson, whose professional ascent was aided by civil rights victories and affirmative action, has pointedly rejected the very methods that allowed him to access opportunities that were unheard of in America's pre-civil rights years.

Lawsuit challenges new Texas rules over fetal remains

In this July 13, 2013 file photo, abortion rights advocates, left, protest in the State Capitol as anti-abortion rights supporters pass them in Austin, Texas. A coalition of national advocacy groups sued Texas on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, seeking to block Texas' soon-to-be-implemented rules mandating the burial or cremation of fetal remains.

Is Hillary Clinton Trying To Question The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump Winning?

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and John Podesta arrive for a portrait unveiling ceremony for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., last week. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call,Inc. hide caption Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and John Podesta arrive for a portrait unveiling ceremony for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., last week.

Trump’s Choice of Scott Pruitt for EPA Draws Positive Reviews

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the EPA is drawing widespread praise from legislators and Republican environmental groups as someone who will draw back the agency's excessive regulations. "By standing up to unwarranted and unlawful policies, he has demonstrated rightful concern for Americans whose livelihoods and communities have suffered under intrusive, job-killing regulations."

Some Republicans Applaud Trump Call With Taiwan

From left, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton applauded President-elect Donald Trump's decision to accept a telephone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday. President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with Taiwan's president on Friday broke decades of U.S. diplomatic policy in the region and brought a quick objection by China, but several Republican members of Congress have applauded Trump's decision to accept the call.

Texas to Require Burials After Many Abortions

Texas health officials have adopted a new rule that would require burials after many abortions conducted in the state - a decision that could have a profound effect on providers there. The rule, which was submitted to the Texas secretary of state by the Texas Department of Health Services last Monday, changes the manner in which fetal tissue can be disposed of following an abortion at a clinic, hospital or other medical setting.

The Folly of Opening Female Restrooms To Men

A sexual predator could be coming to an office-building restroom stall near you, because America and much of the world is flushing itself straight down the common-sense toilet. In addition to news of so-called bathroom bills and directives coming out of North Carolina, Illinois, Fort Worth, and Houston, the pre-filing of a bill for the 2017 Texas legislative session would give special protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

A Texan who might become secretary of homeland security heads to Trump Tower

On Tuesday, the president-elect will meet with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul , a Republican from Austin who is the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. McCaul has been discussed as a potential pick for secretary of homeland security.

Death penalty, the mentally disabled at issue for justices

This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows inmate Bobby Moore. The U.S. Supreme Court this week examines whether the nation's busiest state for capital punishment is trying to put to death a convicted killer who's intellectually disabled, which would make him ineligible for execution under the court's current guidance.

Trump’s stock in oil pipeline company raises concern

In this Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, Energy Transfer Partners CEO Kelcy Warren reviews documents at his office in Dallas on the Dakota Access oil pipeline that is mired in controversy after thousand of protestors have sought to block its expansion underneath a water source close to the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota. President-elect Donald Trump holds stock in the company building the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, and pipeline opponents warn that Trump's investments could undercut any decision he makes on the $3.8 billion project as president.