Donald Trump has defended his handling of the transition to the White House, amid reports of disarray in his team. The president-elect tweeted that the process of selecting his new cabinet and other positions was “very organized”. According to recent reports, two senior members of the transition team working on national security have been forced… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Transition Team in Disarray amid Sackings
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Barack Obama Addresses Concerns About Donald Trump Presidency
President Barack Obama is seeking to assure United States allies that President-elect Donald Trump will honor the country’s international alliances when he takes office in January. He told reporters that Donald Trump had “expressed a great interest” in maintaining the US commitment to NATO. During the campaign, Donald Trump said he might abandon a guarantee… Continue reading Barack Obama Addresses Concerns About Donald Trump Presidency
Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Defends Stephen Bannon’s Appointment
Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, Reince Priebus, has defended the choice of right-wing media man Stephen Bannon as chief strategist, calling him a “force for good”. A number of critics have denounced Stephen Bannon as supporting white supremacism. Reince Priebus said this was “not the Steve Bannon that I know”, adding he was a… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff Defends Stephen Bannon’s Appointment
Julian Assange Questioned by Sweden’s Chief Prosecutor
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being questioning by Sweden’s chief prosecutor about a rape allegation at the Ecuadorean embassy in London. Julian Assange denies the allegation that he raped a Swedish woman in 2010. Prosecutor Ingrid Isgren is listening as an Ecuadorean prosecutor puts the questions to Julian Assange. The WkiLeaks founder took refuge in… Continue reading Julian Assange Questioned by Sweden’s Chief Prosecutor
Venezuela Crisis: President Nicolas Maduro Rules Out Holding Early Elections
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has ruled out holding early elections amid calls from opposition groups for him to resign. In a TV address, Nicolas Maduro said “nobody should get obsessed with electoral processes that are not in the constitution”. The president’s comment comes a day after the government and opposition groups agreed on a road… Continue reading Venezuela Crisis: President Nicolas Maduro Rules Out Holding Early Elections
Donald Trump Gives Key Roles to Reince Priebus and Stephen Bannon
Donald Trump has made his first picks for his incoming team. The president-elect has named Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), as his chief of staff. In this role, Reince Priebus, 44, will set the tone for the new White House and act as a conduit to Congress and the government. Stephen… Continue reading Donald Trump Gives Key Roles to Reince Priebus and Stephen Bannon
Moldova Elections 2016: Pro-Russia Igor Dodon Wins Presidency
Pro-Moscow candidate Igor Dodon has won the second round of Moldova’s presidential election. With almost all the ballots counted, Igor Dodon, who wants to restore close ties with Russia, had 52.37% of the vote, while pro-European candidate Maia Sandu, polled 47.63%. The national vote marks the first direct presidential election in Moldova since 1996. Since… Continue reading Moldova Elections 2016: Pro-Russia Igor Dodon Wins Presidency
Donald Trump to Deport Up to 3 Million Illegal Immigrants
In his first extensive post-election interview on 60 Minutes that will be aired on November 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT, President-elect Donald Trump has said he will deport or jail up to three million illegal immigrants initially. Those targeted would be immigrants with criminal records, such as gang members and drug dealers, Donald Trump said.… Continue reading Donald Trump to Deport Up to 3 Million Illegal Immigrants
Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korean President Park Geun-hye to Be Questioned by Prosecutors
South Korean President Park Geun-hye will be questioned over allegations of political corruption in a scandal that has engulfed her presidency. According to officials, this will be the first time a sitting president has been questioned by prosecutors. Park Geun-hye is accused of allowing her friend Choi Soon-sil to manipulate power from behind the scenes.… Continue reading Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korean President Park Geun-hye to Be Questioned by Prosecutors
Hillary Clinton Blames Election Loss on FBI Director James Comey
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has blamed her surprise election loss on interventions by the FBI director, James Comey. James Comey had revived the inquiry into her use of email while secretary of state shortly before Election Day had stopped her campaign’s momentum, Hillary Clinton said. She was speaking to top party donors in a phone… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Blames Election Loss on FBI Director James Comey
Donald Trump Pledges to Keep Key Parts of ObamaCare
Donald Trump has said he is open to keep key parts of President Barack Obama’s healthcare bill, the ObamaCare. The president-elect, who has pledged to repeal the 2010 law, said he will keep the ban on insurers denying coverage for pre-existing conditions. Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal that he also favored allowing young… Continue reading Donald Trump Pledges to Keep Key Parts of ObamaCare
Donald Trump Praises Protesters’ Passion After New Demonstrations Against His Victory
Donald Trump has praised protesters’ “passion” after a new night of demonstrations against his election victory that included rioting in Portland, Oregon. The president-elect tweeted: “Love the fact that the small groups of protesters last night have passion for our great country. “We will all come together and be proud!” Donald Trump had previously blamed… Continue reading Donald Trump Praises Protesters’ Passion After New Demonstrations Against His Victory
Donald Trump: “It Was A Great Honor to Meet President Obama for Transition Talks”
Donald Trump has said it was a “great honor” to meet President Barack Obama for transition talks at the White House. President Obama said he was “encouraged” by their “excellent” and “wide-ranging” conversation, lasting over an hour. During the election campaign, Donald Trump vowed to dismantle Barack Obama’s legacy and he has previously questioned his… Continue reading Donald Trump: “It Was A Great Honor to Meet President Obama for Transition Talks”
President-Elect Donald Trump Meets President Barack Obama at White House
President-elect Donald Trump meets President Barack Obama at the White House for what could prove to be awkward transition talks. Donald Trump has questioned Barack Obama’s US citizenship and vowed to dismantle his legacy. During the campaign President Obama called Donald Trump “uniquely unqualified”, but now says he is “rooting” for him after his shock… Continue reading President-Elect Donald Trump Meets President Barack Obama at White House
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet In-Waiting
In his victory speech, President-elect Donald Trump praised some loyalists widely viewed as his cabinet-in-waiting. Donald Trump’s aides had already circulated names of contenders in the final days of the White House race. Here are some of the possible executive branch appointments being touted for Team Trump in the city of revolving doors. Reince Priebus… Continue reading President Donald Trump’s Cabinet In-Waiting
Election Results 2016: Anti-Trump Protests Erupt In Major Cities
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of several cities to protest against the election of Donald Trump. Many of them shouted the slogan “Not my president”. Others burned orange-haired effigies of the businessman. Donald Trump will become the 45th president after securing a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton. The president-elect is due to… Continue reading Election Results 2016: Anti-Trump Protests Erupt In Major Cities
Hillary Clinton’s Concession Speech: “Donald Trump Must Be Given A Chance to Lead”
In her concession speech, Hillary Clinton said President-elect Donald Trump must be given a chance to lead. Appearing in public for the first time since conceding defeat, Hillary Clinton said she hoped Donald Trump would be a successful president for all Americans. “We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought,”… Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Concession Speech: “Donald Trump Must Be Given A Chance to Lead”
US Elections 2016: Republicans Keep Their Hold over Congress
Republicans have kept their hold over Congress, capping a dire night for the Democrats. With Donald Trump elected as the 45th US president, the GOP retained its majorities in the House and Senate. Republican dominance over Congress in principle enables Donald Trump to turn his policy plans into law. However, how easily this will happen… Continue reading US Elections 2016: Republicans Keep Their Hold over Congress
Election Results: Donald Trump Becomes the 45th US President
Political outsider Donald Trump will become the 45th US president after beating Democrat Hillary Clinton, the Associated Press news agency reports. Donald Trump’s projected victory came down to a handful of key swing states, despite months of polling that favored Hillary Clinton. The battlegrounds of Florida, Ohio and North Carolina cleared the way for his… Continue reading Election Results: Donald Trump Becomes the 45th US President
Election Results: Donald Trump Edges Closer to White House
Donald Trump is edging closer to the White House after a string of shock swing state victories over Hillary Clinton. The republican won Florida, Ohio, Iowa and North Carolina, while Hillary Clinton took Virginia and Nevada, ABC projects. Pennsylvania is too close to call. New Hampshire, Michigan and Wisconsin – which were meant to be… Continue reading Election Results: Donald Trump Edges Closer to White House
Election Results: Donald Trump Wins Swing States
All the 50 states and Washington DC voted across six different time zones to elect the 45th US president. Many of the polling stations have closed. So far: Donald Trump has projected wins in Ohio, Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kansas, N Dakota, S Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Arkansas, Montana, Louisiana,… Continue reading Election Results: Donald Trump Wins Swing States
Election Day 2016: Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Manhattan
Republican candidate Donald Trump cast his vote at a polling station in Manhattan, New York City. Donald Trump greeted voters before casting his vote in the presidential election. He was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and daughter, Ivanka, who also cast their ballots. Speaking earlier by phone to Fox News, Donald Trump said: “I see so many… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Donald Trump Casts His Vote in Manhattan
Election Day 2016: Hillary Clinton Casts Her Vote In Chappaqua
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has just voted at a polling station near her in Chappaqua, New York state. Emerging from the polling station, a smiling Hillary Clinton shook hands with supporters. “I’m so happy,” she said. “I’m just incredibly happy. All my friends and my neighbors, it makes me so happy.” Hillary Clinton was escorted… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Hillary Clinton Casts Her Vote In Chappaqua
Election Day 2016: Voting Begins on East Coast
American voters are heading to the polls to choose a new president after one of the most rancorous election campaigns the US has seen. Voting has begun on the East Coast at 06:00 EST , though some villages in New Hampshire have already polled. Both candidates criss-crossed America in a hectic last-minute campaign push for… Continue reading Election Day 2016: Voting Begins on East Coast
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Set for Final Rallies Before Election Day
On the final day before the vote, both candidates will visit several key battleground states. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before traveling to Allendale, Michigan, later in the day. She will then return to Philadelphia, also in Pennsylvania, for a rally with President Barack Obama and the First Lady, Bill and… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Set for Final Rallies Before Election Day