'CIA knew of Russian effort to back Trump'
The CIA had evidence that Russia was interfering in the 2016 US election to boost Donald Trump earlier than previously thought, the New York Times reports.
Trump says Pence will lead voter fraud panel
President Donald Trump says that he would put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of a commission to probe what he believes was voter fraud in last November's election.
Trump vows 'new vetting' to weed out Islamic radicals
US President Donald Trump signs a sweeping new executive order to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough new controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries. In addition, Trump specifically bars Syrian refugees from the United States indefinitely.
US set to announce response to Russian hacking
The Obama administration plans to announce a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into US political institutions and individuals and leaking information in an effort to help President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, two US officials say.
Obama confident he could have won the White House again
President Barack Obama says he could have been reelected for a third term and that the nation still largely embraces his political vision despite last month's election of Donald Trump to succeed him.
Electoral College seals Trump White House win
America's Electoral College confirms Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States, unswayed by a desperate bid by die-hard opponents to bar the Republican's path to the White House.
'CIA knew of Russian effort to back Trump'
The CIA had evidence that Russia was interfering in the 2016 US election to boost Donald Trump earlier than previously thought, the New York Times reports.
US lawmakers pressure Comey on Trump wiretap claim
A key Republican lawmaker says he does not believe the Obama administration wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 election campaign, adding to pressure on FBI Director James Comey to provide evidence supporting or debunking Republican President Donald Trump's claim.
Obama-era veteran picked to lead Democratic Party
Democrats choose Tom Perez, a former Barack Obama cabinet member, as their new leader, tapping an establishment candidate to lead the fight against US President Donald Trump and claw back the ground lost to Republicans in Congress.
Trump win boosted sales of dystopian classic: Atwood
Canada's best-known writer Margaret Atwood says it was largely worries about women's issues after the US election that made her book "The Handmaid's Tale" the latest dystopian novel to shoot back up bestseller lists.
Trump says Pence will lead voter fraud panel
President Donald Trump says that he would put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of a commission to probe what he believes was voter fraud in last November's election.
Trump vows 'new vetting' to weed out Islamic radicals
US President Donald Trump signs a sweeping new executive order to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough new controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries. In addition, Trump specifically bars Syrian refugees from the United States indefinitely.
'Trump’s cabinet the worst'
Any time a new administration comes into office, there are complaints about the new president’s cabinet picks. But it seems the 45th President of the US, Donald Trump has actually assembled the worst Cabinet in American history, Washington Post argues.
Trump's shocking rise to the presidency
Less than 17 months -- that's how long it takes Donald J Trump to reach the White House, besting rivals who had been chasing that dream for years.
Flynn had 5 calls with Russian envoy on day of sanctions
Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, held five phone calls with Russia's ambassador to Washington on the day the United States retaliated for Moscow's interference in the US presidential election, three sources familiar with the matter say.
FBI investigated over pre-election decisions on Clinton email
The US Justice Department says it would probe a Federal Bureau of Investigation decision to announce an inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails shortly before the November presidential election, a move she has blamed as a factor in her defeat.