Tag: Biden Transition

President Obama wants President-elect Trump to prevent attacks on the electoral system — attacks he might have prevented himself. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Obama’s long years of cyber neglect

Susan Crabtree · December 21, 2016 5:01 am

In this June 16, 2013 file photo, Donald Trump, left, and Erin Brady,Â Miss Connecticut,Â pose onstage after Brady won the 2013 Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas. (AP)

Trump is his own biggest celebrity supporter

W. James Antle III · December 21, 2016 5:01 am

House Freedom Caucus will begin examining proposals in January. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Conservatives to push entitlement reform despite Trump

Nicole Duran · December 21, 2016 5:01 am

A federal judge issued an initial sign-off on Tuesday evening of a $25 million settlement between President-elect Donald Trump and parties suing his Trump University real estate school. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Judge Curiel sets March 30 for Trump U settlement hearing

Anna Giaritelli · December 21, 2016 4:52 am

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer supports President-elect Trump's pledge to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Israeli ambassador backs Trump plan for Jerusalem embassy

Anna Giaritelli · December 21, 2016 2:55 am

"The media is going to be 100 — 1,000 percent behind Obama," said conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Limbaugh: Obama will create ‘unrest’ during Trump presidency

Caitlin Yilek · December 21, 2016 12:35 am

President-elect Trump has added two new candidates to the mix for secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Trump considering two new names for VA secretary

Anna Giaritelli · December 20, 2016 10:48 pm

HHS nominee Rep. Tom Price opposes making doctor participation in Medicare payment experiments mandatory. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

New regs for doctors set up clash with Trump pick

Robert King · December 20, 2016 10:44 pm

Trump kids reported selling access with hunting-themed fundraiser set for the week of the inauguration. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Trump team claims inauguration fundraising reports premature

Sarah Bedford · December 20, 2016 9:51 pm

"Rex Tillerson is one of the most distinguished business leaders in the world, and he will bring a remarkable set of skills and experiences to the role of secretary of state," said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tom Cotton endorses Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

Joel Gehrke · December 20, 2016 9:31 pm

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush showered praise on Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday after President-elect Trump tapped him to take over as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, calling him the "very best" of all of Trump's picks for his administration. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Energy and Environment

Jeb Bush lauds Pruitt following EPA pick

Al Weaver · December 20, 2016 9:30 pm

"Yes, it is true - Carlos Slim, the great businessman from Mexico, called me about getting together for a meeting." (AP Photo/Nick Wagner)

Trump calls Carlos Slim a ‘great guy’

Anna Giaritelli · December 20, 2016 9:21 pm