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Donald Trump says he won’t take ‘wrecking ball’ to Obama legacy

Donald Trump said Sunday that he doesn't plan to wipe out President Obama's legacy. Published December 11, 2016

Reince Priebus blasts premature attacks on Rex Tillerson for secretary of state

Reince Priebus said everybody is "jumping the shark" with hysterical criticism about Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson possibly being nominated for secretary of state. Published December 11, 2016

Joe Biden tamps down 2020 speculation: ‘Four years is a lifetime in American politics’

Joseph R. Biden Jr. walked back Sunday his recent comments about eyeing another White House run in 2020, saying that four years is a "lifetime in American politics." Published December 11, 2016

Senators tell America to be ‘alarmed’ by Russia hacks aided at U.S. election

Senators from both sides of the aisle said every American should be alarmed that the CIA has concluded that Russia tried to interfere with the U.S. election. Published December 11, 2016

Donald Trump doubts CIA conclusion that Russia plotted to help him win election: ‘Ridiculous’

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he doesn't believe reports that the CIA secretly concluded Russia interfered with the U.S. election to help him win, calling it "ridiculous" and "another excuse" from defeated Democrats. Published December 11, 2016

Donald Trump to pick Rex Tillerson for secretary of state: report

President-elect Donald Trump plans to name Exxon Mobile CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, according to a report from NBC News. Published December 10, 2016

Rudy Giuliani withdraws from consideration for Trump’s Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani removed himself from consideration for a position in the new administration. Published December 9, 2016

Donald Trump sees greatness in Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that he was putting together one of the greatest Cabinets in U.S. history. Published December 8, 2016

Donald Trump picks Andy Puzder, fast-food exec, as labor secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday the nomination of Andy Puzder, the CEO of the company that owns fast-food chains Hardee's and Carl's Jr., for secretary of labor. Published December 8, 2016

Lou Barletta declines post in Donald Trump Cabinet

Rep. Lou Barletta said Thursday that he had declined an offer to serve in Donald Trump's administration, saying he could do more on a greater variety of fronts working in the House to advance the president-elect's agenda. Published December 8, 2016

Linda McMahon tabbed by Trump to head Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate former professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to run the Small Business Administration. Published December 7, 2016

Scott Pruitt to be Trump’s EPA chief: Report

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a report by Reuters. Published December 7, 2016

Donald Trump rattles U.S. businesses with Twitter threats, hard-bargaining style

Donald Trump promised to make better deals as president, and wasted no time brokering what he said Tuesday would be a $50 billion investment in the U.S. by a Japanese telecom company, but his hard-bargaining style also is rattling some American businesses. Published December 6, 2016