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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times. 

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Handguns are displayed at the Smith & Wesson booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas, in this Jan. 19, 2016, file photo. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Recent crime victims more likely to own guns: report

Recent crime victims are more likely to own guns than people who hadn't reported being a victim of a crime in the previous 12 months, according to a Gallup analysis released this week. Published December 14, 2016

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry smiles as he leaves Trump Tower, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Donald Trump selects Rick Perry as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he plans to nominate former Texas Gov. and one-time 2016 GOP presidential rival Rick Perry to be the next secretary of the Department of Energy. Published December 14, 2016

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Final Benghazi report released by House committee

The House Select Committee on Benghazi recently filed its final report into the Congressional Record last week, ending the investigation into the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack that became intertwined with Hillary Clinton's legacy at the State Department. Published December 13, 2016

Reince Priebus was named White House chief of staff after navigating an unpredictable election and firing up a ground game that helped Republicans defy predictions, capture the presidency and keep both houses of Congress. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Reince Priebus: Donald Trump to discuss business plans in the new year

Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus on Tuesday said President-elect Donald Trump is now slated to address what he plans to do with his business empire in the new year, after Mr. Trump had originally announced a Dec. 15 news conference to do so. Published December 13, 2016

Sens. John McCain (left), Arizona Republican, and Charles Schumer, New York Democrat, walk from the West Wing of the White House to talk to the media in Washington on April 16, 2013, following a meeting with President Obama on immigration. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Chuck Schumer, John McCain push for investigation into Russian hacking reports

Sens. Charles E. Schumer and John McCain said Monday they are calling for a bipartisan investigation into recent reports that the CIA concluded Russian hackers actively tried to boost President-elect Donald Trump's chances in the election -- a conclusion Mr. Trump summarily dismissed on Sunday. Published December 12, 2016