Bernie Sanders Says Trump Won Because Democrats Are Out Of Touch
In an interview with NPR's David Greene, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized the Democratic Party for not listening to the needs of everyday Americans.
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Can An SEC Nominee With Ties To Goldman Regulate Wall Street Impartially?
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a Wall Street lawyer, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Critics say it's another example of Trump packing his Cabinet with Wall Street insiders.
Trump Relatives' Potential White House Roles Could Test Anti-Nepotism Law
Donald Trump has suggested he may give his daughter and son-in-law a role in his administration. A law bars presidents from hiring family, but a court ruled it doesn't apply to White House staff jobs.
Trump Reportedly Picks Ex-Senator, Banned From Russia, As His Intelligence Chief
Reports indicate that Dan Coats, a former Indiana senator, will be selected to be director of national intelligence. But Coats and the president-elect appear to have very different views of Russia.
Intelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking
A Senate hearing on the cybersecurity threat comes as intelligence agencies prepare to issue their report on Russia's involvement in the fall presidential campaign.
When It Comes To Russia, So Far Donald Trump Mostly Stands Alone
Republicans have embraced many of Trump's stances on key issues like trade and the deficit. On Russia, however, they couldn't be more divided.
FACT CHECK: Once Again, Lawmakers Are Stretching The Facts On Obamacare
Lots of facts have been thrown around as the new GOP Congress takes steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act. Lawmakers are bickering over costs and consequences. But what's true in all of it?
It's 'Chaos' Versus 'Order' In First Salvo Of Fight To Repeal Obamacare
President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence met with their respective parties' lawmakers in an effort to frame the debate over the coming Affordable Care Act fight.
Shaming Firms That Export Jobs Has Worked For Trump So Far
Analysts are watching to see whether the Twitter blasts continue and threatened tariffs emerge. The strategies could save jobs or could hurt the economy if other countries retaliate.
Prominent Trump Backers Sign Letter Pushing To End Conflicts Of Interest
President-elect Donald Trump hasn't done enough to separate his role as president from his role as businessman, several high-profile conservatives and others wrote in an open, bipartisan letter.