Politics

Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks, So Far

President-elect Donald Trump faces a daunting challenge as he prepares for his move to the White House: Selecting the men and women who will fill his administration.

AP Source: Trump Offers Flynn National Security Adviser Job

President-elect Donald Trump began building out his national security team Thursday, offering retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn the job of national security adviser. The move came as Trump made his most direct foray into foreign policy since the election, meeting with Japan's prime minister.

NC State Board Of Elections Gives An Update On The General Election Results Process

The North Carolina State Board of Elections released a statement today outlining procedures currently underway throughout the state regarding the recent general election and the race for governor.

Mortgage Rates Surge Following Election

With mortgage rates surging following the election win of Donald Trump, homebuyers may feel compelled to snap up loans before rates rocket even higher. But housing experts say consumers shouldn't get carried away by the post-election wave.

Democrats Call On Trump To Reconsider Bannon Appointment

House Democrats are calling on President-Elect Donald Trump to rescind the appointment of Breitbart News executive Steve Bannon as a senior White House Adviser.

SC Governor Nikki Haley And Lt. Governor Henry McMaster Being Considered For Trump's Cabinet

South Carolina's lieutenant governor says a member of Donald Trump's transition team has asked if he's interested in being attorney general.

Senate Democrats Select Schumer As Minority Leader

Senate Democrats have elected Chuck Schumer to be their new minority leader when Congress convenes in January. The New Yorker will be Washington's most powerful Democrat as the party confronts an all-Republican government led by Donald Trump.

House GOP Nominates Ryan As Speaker, With Trump's Support

Speaker Paul Ryan unanimously won his GOP colleagues' votes on Tuesday for another term at the helm of the House. He told fellow Republicans he had President-elect Donald Trump's support, and heralded "the dawn of a new, unified Republican government."

In Complete Reversal, Obama Refuses To Criticize Trump

President Barack Obama on Monday abandoned his dire warnings and dark predictions about his newly elected successor and urged Americans to give President-elect Donald Trump time to rise to the daunting responsibilities of the office, breaking sharply from his Democratic allies who have quickly condemned Trump's first major decisions.

Giuliani Emerges As Favorite For Trump's Secretary Of State

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani emerged as the favorite to serve as secretary of state in Donald Trump's incoming administration, a senior Trump official said as the president-elect narrowed down his Cabinet picks.

TripAdvisor Says Mexico And Canada Most Booked After Election

TripAdvisor has released a list of the most booked international travel destinations immediately following the Presidential Election.

Mr. Trump Comes To Washington: Triumphant Tour For The Victor

President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation's capital Thursday, holding a cordial White House meeting with President Barack Obama, sketching out priorities with Republican congressional leaders and taking in the majestic view from where he'll be sworn in to office.

College Student Elected To Florida House Of Representatives

A college student has been elected to serve in Florida's House of Representatives.

Trump And Obama Have "Excellent" Conversation

President Barack Obama has met with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the election.

President-Elect Donald Trump Arrives In DC

President-elect Trump arrives in Washington ahead of his meeting with President Obama at the White House.

Race For North Carolina Governor Still Not Official

The race for North Carolina governor is not over yet and we could be at least a week away from a possible recount. Roy Cooper declared victory but Governor Pat McCrory and the republican party say they believe they can still win based on provisional and absentee ballots.