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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky heads to his office from the Senate floor last month.

McConnell, Differing With Trump, Says He Has 'Highest Confidence' In Intel Agencies

4:37pm December 12, 2016

The Senate GOP leader said he agrees that Russian involvement in the U.S. election needs to be investigated, said "the Russians are not our friends" and expressed confidence in the CIA.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin (right), and Rex Tillerson, the head of ExxonMobil, smile during a signing ceremony for an oil agreement in Sochi, Russia, in 2011. Tillerson is widely reported to be President-elect Donald Trump's favored choice for secretar

How Russia Went From Uniting To Dividing U.S. Politics

3:58pm December 12, 2016

by Greg Myre

When the Soviet Union collapsed on Christmas Day 1991, it appeared Moscow would no longer dominate U.S. foreign policy. A quarter-century later, Russia has emerged as a hugely divisive presence.

Director of the National Intelligence James Clapper speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in February.

The Russian Hacking Controversy: What We Do And Don't Know

3:45pm December 12, 2016

by Philip Ewing

The email hacking case seems to perfectly correspond with the state of politics: tense, paranoid, zero-sum and subjective. Here's a look at where things stand.

Israeli activists who lobbied Israeli-Americans to vote for Donald Trump gather around a boardroom table to celebrate his victory. Israel's right wing anticipates that a Trump administration will not pressure Israel regarding settlements.

World News

Israel's Right Wing Expects Boost From A Trump Presidency

7:41am December 12, 2016

by Daniel Estrin

Israel's right wing believes it's on the verge of big victories with Trump. Some in the Palestinian private sector are also optimistic. The picture is less clear for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Rex Tillerson, chief executive officer of Exxon Mobile Corp., left, listens on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this past June.

Reports: Trump Leaning Towards Exxon Mobil CEO For Secretary Of State

1:08pm December 11, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Rex Tillerson, a 64-year-old oil executive, has no government experience. His longtime ties to Russia, including President Vladimir Putin, are already drawing scrutiny from critics.

President-elect Donald Trump waves on stage with Louisiana Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy at a rally in Baton Rouge on Friday.

Republican Wins Final Senate Race Of 2016 In Louisiana Runoff

9:55pm December 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Republican John Kennedy is headed to the Senate with his runoff victory in Louisiana on Saturday. His victory means the GOP will have a 52-48 edge in the Senate come January.

President-elect Donald Trump greets Army Cadets before the Army-Navy football game on Saturday in Baltimore.

Trump Attends Army-Navy Game As Black Knights Snap 14-Year Losing Streak

8:14pm December 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The president-elect appeared to disparage the quality of the storied rival game, telling CBS Sports that, "I don't know if it's necessarily the best football, but it's very good."

National

CIA Concludes Russian Interference Aimed To Elect Trump

3:22pm December 10, 2016

by Emma Bowman

NPR has confirmed that intelligence officials say it's now "quite clear" Russian hackers worked to tip the presidency in Donald Trump's favor. Trump's transition team has dismissed the assessment.

President-elect Donald Trump waves to supporters during a rally Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Supporters to Detractors: 'Pull Up Your Panties' And Stop Whining

11:58am December 10, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Despite skepticism of Trump — and losing the popular vote — his supporters say it's time to move on and trust the president-elect to figure things out. They're willing to give him a very long leash.

A participant visits the Africa pavilion Nov. 9 at a UN climate conference, in Marrakech, Morocco. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has asked the Department of Energy to provide the names of all employees who attended such conferences.

Trump Transition Asks Energy Dept. Which Employees Work On Climate Change

11:24pm December 09, 2016

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The president-elect's team has sent 74 questions to the federal agency, including many about climate-change-focused personnel and programs. The department's lawyers are examining the request.