Trump's Pick For U.S. Trade Representative Hints At Big Policy Overhaul
Robert Lighthizer, 69, has long advocated a tougher stand on trade with China, which is in line with President-elect Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric.
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After Backlash, Including From Trump, House GOP Drops Weakening Of Ethics Office
After a late-night vote and an ensuing public relations debacle, House Republicans reversed themselves on a decision that would have taken the teeth out of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
From Delay To Action: The Supreme Court To Take A Conservative Turn In 2017
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell took a big gamble in not advancing the nomination of a centrist judge for the Supreme Court, appointed by President Obama. It's about to pay off — big league.
4 Things Democrats Need To Do (Plus 1 They Shouldn't) To Rebuild In 2017
Democrats have a lot to do in the new year, as they start to try to recover from a bruising 2016 election. But searching for their next presidential candidate isn't necessarily the answer.
White House Sharpens Its Case For Obamacare, As Republicans Sharpen Knives
President Obama and his advisers are trying to document the accomplishments of his signature health care law, mindful that Republicans are dead set on repeal.
Putin Shrugs Off Trump's Tweet On Expanding U.S. Nuclear Capability
During his annual news conference, Russia's leader also addressed accusations of Kremlin meddling in the U.S. election by saying Democrats "are trying to blame all their failures on external factors."
Latinos Will Never Vote For A Republican, And Other Myths About Hispanics From 2016
There were expectations that Donald Trump would do worse with Latino voters than any candidate in history, but that didn't happen.
'Dawn Of A New Unified Republican Government' Coming In 2017
Republicans are planning an ambitious agenda in anticipation of controlling both the White House and Congress for the first time in a decade.
Organizers Hope Women's March On Washington Inspires, Evolves
"If you're just protesting, and it just stops there," Georgetown history professor Michael Kazin noted, "you're not going to get anything done."
Trump's Immigration Plan Could Undermine Promise To Boost Economy
Donald Trump says he will double the U.S. growth rate; that requires getting more people into the workforce. The president-elect also plans to limit immigration, the biggest source of new workers.