Who they are: Profiles emerge of the 120 people arrested in Portland’s Trump protests

Of the 120 people who have been handcuffed, cited or taken to jail during protests in Portland since the presidential election of Donald Trump, a varied portrait of the group has emerged -- with a few surprises. Arrest records, court files, social media accounts and voting records -- as well as interviews with at least a dozen protesters -- show: The vast majority are Democrats, followed by those who chose not to affiliate with any party at all.

Rick Perry met with Trump Monday; Tuesday he’s ‘Dancing with the Stars”

NOVEMBER 21: Former Texas Governor Rick Perry leaves Trump Tower on November 21, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.

Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan

Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted. Trump met with nearly a dozen prospective hires, all of whom were paraded in front of the cameras set up in the Trump Tower lobby as they entered an elevator to see the president-elect.

Do YOU wear cushioned trainers? Then you’re more likely to get injured, study reveals

'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at the American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans The Obamas 'have bought a home at California golf mecca as well as leasing $4.3m DC home for life after the White House' The ultimate dishwasher hacks revealed - including using vinegar and a toothbrush to get the best clean Kanye West cancels Sunday night's gig in Los Angeles and refunds fans for Saturday's show he abandoned after calling out Beyonce, Jay Z and Hillary Clinton in 10-minute rant 'I never killed anyone': Party-boy surrogate 'son' of celeb NYC jeweler who's accused of stabbing man to death for rejecting ... (more)

Granville schoolgirl Quannie Diec was ‘held for ransom’ before…

'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)

Anti-bullying advocate and Safe Schools founder Roz Ward ‘harassed…

'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)

St. Louis police officer shot in ‘ambush’ attack, chief says

'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)

Mnuchin Said to Be Top Treasury Pick Among Trump’s Advisers

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner Steven Mnuchin has been recommended by Donald Trump's transition team to serve as Treasury secretary, according to two people familiar with the process, and the choice is awaiting the president-elect's final decision. Mnuchin, the campaign's national finance chairman, has been considered the leading candidate for the job.

a Black America Since MLKa looks at changing African American lives

President Barack Obama greets audience members after he spoke about immigration reform at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Courtesy of AP Photo/Charles Dharapak What: Two-part, four-hour documentary that examines the last 50 years of African American history from Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Perhaps it's fortunate that PBS's “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” - a four-hour documentary that examines the past 50 years of African American history - is airing a week after the presidential election.

Polling misfires to be explored after unexpected Trump win

Heading into Election Day, most national surveys overstated what will likely be a narrow popular vote advantage for Hillary Clinton and led many to believe she was a shoo-in to win the Electoral College. "The polls clearly got it wrong this time," the American Association for Public Opinion Research said Wednesday in a statement.

Sunset panel passes on Railroad Commission name change, other proposals

This spring, the staff of a legislative body that periodically reviews state agencies recommended a variety of major reforms to the entity that's supposed to regulate the oil and gas industry in the state. Among the proposals: Changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the "Texas Energy Resources Commission" so the public would have a better idea of what the 125-year-old agency actually does.

How a Trump administration affects Texas Read Story Jason Whitely

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. DALLAS As the surprise settles in, Texans are taking a closer look at how a Trump administration will affect this state.

The Latest: Harris County prosecutor Devon Anderson loses

Trump supporter Grant Bynum raises his hands after hearing the news Donald Trump won Ohio in the Presidential election during a Dallas County Republican watch party at the Westin Dallas Park Central hotel in Dallas, Texas, late on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Attendees watch returns on nearby video screens during the Dallas County Democrats watch party, Tuesday Nov. 8, 2016, in Dallas.

Meat production helps offset wild pig problem

Sure, feral hogs cause their share of trouble, but if you like bacon and pork chops, Texas' pig problem has a swine solution In this photo taken Oct. 20, 2016, feral hogs are enclosed at Jason Bond's ranch near Snyder, Texas. Feral hogs cause their share of trouble but if you like bacon and pork chops, Texas' pig problem has a swine solution.

Report: Texas has closed most polling places since court ruling

Five Texas counties rank among the top 10 nationwide for closing the greatest percentage of their polling places since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, according to a new report released less than a week before Election Day. According to the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a civil rights advocacy group, since the high court found Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional - ruling that Texas and other states with history of racial discrimination no longer needed federal pre-clearance when changing election laws - Texas counties have closed at least 403 polling places.

a Texas Poll: Trump Lead Swells to 12 Points

A new poll in Texas shows that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's lead has swelled to 12 points over opponent Hillary Clinton. The KTVT-CBS 11/Dixie Strategies Poll reveals that if the election for president was held today, 52 percent of likely voters said they would vote for Trump, and 39 percent said they would vote for Clinton, reported CBSDFW.

Jay Faison’s Expensive, Maddening Quest to Save the Planet

Faison speaks at a panel put on by the Washington Post called "Party Platform: Energy and Environment," at Butcher and the Brewer outside the Republican National Convention. When Jay Faison, one of the Republican Party's most generous patrons, flew to Cleveland for its national convention in July, things weren't looking good for anyone concerned about the health of the planet.