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- For Evangelicals, Trump brings new hope 鈥 and a thorny questionAfter feeling persecuted for the past eight years, many Evangelicals see a chance to protect their rights. But how far should they go?
- What鈥檚 behind push for Electoral College to defy TrumpTo those who are lobbying against a vote for Trump, he is the kind of candidate the Founding Fathers worried about 鈥 and thus electors should vet the people's choice in light of the national interest.
- First LookObamacare deadline extended: Could the ACA be entering its final act?How long will the聽Affordable Care Act聽survive after US President-elect Donald Trump takes office? 聽
- 'Unpresidented': Do typos make Trump seem more authentic?Perhaps in the social media age, Trump's rough-around-the-edges persona online merely reinforces his appeal, even as he takes heavy criticism.
- Why 52 percent of Republicans say Donald Trump won the popular voteDespite ample evidence and media coverage to the contrary, more than half of all Republicans believe Donald Trump won the popular vote in the presidential election, according to an online poll.聽
- Electors to get no intelligence briefing on Russian hacking before Monday voteElectoral College: Many Democratic electors 鈥 in a last-minute attempt to keep Donald Trump out of office 鈥 had hoped the briefing on Russian hacking would change the votes of Republican electors.
- Trump laughs about his 'violent' supporters during Thank You tourOn a 'Thank You' tour stop in Florida, Trump acknowledged without critique that his supporters were 'vicious' and 'violent' during the campaign.
- North Carolina's new law pushes the partisan envelopeNorth Carolina's Republican-led legislature has fundamentally altered the balance of power, taking power from the governor before a newly-elected Democrat takes office.聽
- First Look'We need to take action' on Russian election hack, Obama saysPresident Obama said the US will retaliate 'at a time and place of our choosing' to hacking that interfered with the US presidential election.聽
- First LookWho is Monica Crowley, Trump's latest national security team addition?Dr. Crowley is one of two key national security appointments announced Thursday.
- Why Putin is suddenly gaining popularity among conservativesA new poll shows that Republicans viewing Putin as very or somewhat favorably rose from just 10 percent in July 2014 to 37 percent today.
- How Democrats slowly turned their backs on rural AmericaDemocrats largely ignored rural America in November's election 鈥 to their cost, in a few key states. But the trend had been building within Congress for six years. Now they're struggling to find a remedy.
- Trump's kids could play key White House roles: How unusual?American history is full of first sons and daughters who did just about everything. But Donald Trump's situation appears unique. 聽 聽
- The Republicans breaking ranks with TrumpDemocrats might not be the only check on Donald Trump's power. This week, some Republicans have pushed back.
- The Republicans who are breaking ranks with TrumpDemocrats might not be the only check on Donald Trump's power. This week, some Republicans have pushed back.聽
- First LookN.C. Republican lawmakers scramble to weaken incoming governor's powerDemocrats criticized the special session, saying Republicans did not notify them that it was happening until noon Wednesday 鈥 two hours before the session began.
- First LookTom Perez plans bid for DNC chair, as Dems debate a new faceTom Perez, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, and two others are vying to lead the Democratic Party as it plans a recovery from the 2016 election.聽
- First LookIvanka Trump: a first daughter with the office of first lady?Ivanka Trump will reportedly assume some of the functions of first lady, raising questions about federal nepotism laws.聽
- Why fake news holds such allureMany readers of fake news say it is their most reliable source 鈥 even when they know it's fake. It points to the accelerating trend of readers looking for news that only confirms their own views. 聽
- First LookTrump pick for Energy Secretary: Rick Perry and strong ties to oilThe former Texas governor ran two unsuccessful presidential campaigns, but his strong ties to oil, including the Dakota Access Pipeline project,聽could make him an influential player in the emerging Trump energy team.