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The push to restrict refugee resettlements and immigration in the U.S. that figured so prominently in Donald Trump's election is now headed to states that are preparing to convene their legislative sessions early next year, immigration advocates said.
President Barack Obama's administration is expected to push through long-delayed safety measures for the nation's sprawling network of oil pipelines in its final days.
Six weeks after the turbulent presidential election, top Minnesota officials say there's no evidence of illegal voting in the state, especially the kind President-elect Donald Trump predicted.
On the day that his election victory became official, Donald Trump on Monday experienced what life will be like as president as he condemned separate deadly incidents against a Russian diplomat and shoppers at a German Christmas market, blaming Islamic terrorism in both instances.
Emotions ran high across the country as Electoral College members met to formally cast their votes, electing Donald Trump as the next president.
Protesters braved sub-zero wind chills outside Wisconsin's state Capitol on Monday to protest against Donald Trump and urge 10 Republican Electoral College members to "vote your conscience" and cast a ballot against the president-elect.
The president-elect's comments about local Somali refugees left many angry, hurt and fearful about what's to come in a Trump administration.
Electors have been under pressure from Trump opponents to not cast their ballots for him, even if he won the state.
With Ivanka Trump, the typically minor role of a first daughter could get a major makeover.
President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan have put their rocky start behind them and are learning how to get along — for now.
Tom Wheeler policies that were intended to protect consumers and that rankled the phone and cable industries
The news in 2016 was filled with battles over culture and territory that exposed divisions far deeper than many realized.
It could be a prickly meeting. No other industry was more open in its contempt for Trump during the campaign.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who famously forgot the Energy Department was one of the agencies he pledged to eliminate, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice to become energy secretary, two people with knowledge of the decision say.
Tillerson said he shares Trump's "vision for restoring the credibility of the United States' foreign relations and advancing our country's national security."
Presidential election recount efforts came to an end Monday in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both states certifying Republican Donald Trump as the winner in contests that helped put him over the top in the Electoral College stakes.
During his presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump clashed not only with Hillary Clinton but also with many members of the Republican Party.
If president-elect Donald Trump keeps his promise, surplus military grenade launchers, bayonets, tracked armored vehicles and high-powered firearms and ammunition will once again be available to state and local U.S. police departments.
Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is speaking out about Donald Trump's cabinet selections.
President-elect Donald Trump is planning a return visit to Wisconsin next week on the day an election recount must be done.
The likely departure of the nation's longest-serving governor to accept an appointment as U.S. ambassador to China means Iowa could soon be led by its first female governor, just as the state shifts to full Republican control of its Legislature.
Now Person of the Year as well as president-elect, Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to select his secretary of state next week and former rival Mitt Romney still has a chance to win the post.
The No.3 finalized for the Person of the Year was "The Hackers."
Donald Trump has added to his victory total in Wisconsin as the state's presidential recount continues.
Dozens of faith leaders from several Twin Cities churches are declaring their places of worship as sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants and their families.
