US Election 2016
CIA knew of Russian effort to back Trump: Report
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.
Margaret Atwood says Trump win boosted sales of her dystopian classic
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.
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.
Putin himself involved in US election hack: report
US intelligence officials now believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is personally involved in hacking during the American election campaign as part of a vendetta against Hillary Clinton, NBC News reports.
Trump likely to name Exxon CEO secretary of state - source
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name the chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp as the country's top diplomat, a source familiar with the situation says, an appointment that would put in place an official with close ties to the Russian government.
Obama orders 'full review' of 2016 election cyber attacks
President Barack Obama orders a review of all cyber attacks that took place during the 2016 election cycle, the White House says as concerns over Russian interference mount.
Trump chooses pro wrestling magnate Linda McMahon to head SBA
US President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate professional wrestling magnate and former Senate candidate Linda McMahon as his choice to head the Small Business Administration.
Trump, without evidence, says illegal voting cost him US popular vote
US President-elect Donald Trump says in a tweet that he won the popular vote in the November 8 election "if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally", though he provides no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
3 California mosques receive hateful letters mentioning Trump
Hateful letters have been sent anonymously to three mosques in California with a warning that President-elect Donald Trump would "cleanse" the United States of Muslims.
Clinton team to take part in US state vote recount
Democrat Hillary Clinton's campaign will take part in a recount of Wisconsin votes in the US presidential race, an effort Republican winner Donald Trump called "ridiculous" on Saturday.
Trump's shifting positions since US election win
After firing up crowds with boisterous and sometimes divisive campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump has appeared to moderate some stances since he won the US presidential election on November 8.
Mexicans negative on Trump, but back talks with him: poll
An overwhelming majority of Mexicans hold a negative view of US President-elect Donald Trump, but most believe their own president should meet with him to defend the country's interests, an opinion poll shows.
