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Democrats press GSA for more information on Trump's DC hotel lease
Democrats say the Government Services Administration told them Trump will be in breach of lease on his new DC hotel when he takes office, though GSA says it "does not have a position" on the lease
Trump hosting roundtable with Silicon Valley's tech leaders
The president-elect plans to discuss job creation in the tech industry at the meeting
Poll: Public approval during Trump transition lower than ratings for former presidents
Based on historical patterns, Gallup predicts that Mr. Trump's initial job approval will be in the 40 percent range
Energy Dept. won't release names of climate staffers
The Trump transition team sent a questionnaire asking department officials to list employees working to advance Obama's climate policies
Labor Secretary Tom Perez plans to jump into race for DNC chairman
Perez has been urged by the White House to run for the position
James Baker weighs in on secretary of state nominee
Former Secretary of State James Baker reflects on Rex Tillerson’s potential effectiveness as the nation’s top diplomat
Tillerson comes from "Exxon system" not Washington
Donald Trump tapped a powerful oil industry insider to be his secretary of state
Will Rex Tillerson's business interests cloud his judgment?
Members of Senate committee who will be judging the secretary of state nominee have raised concerns about several issues
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry chosen by Trump to be energy secretary
Perry once said he'd eliminate the department he's now nominated to run; he twice failed in bid to capture GOP presidential nod, including vs. Trump
Commentary: Trump must stand up to Moscow -- now
The DNC hacks weren't the reason Hillary Clinton lost, but they were an affront to American sovereignty
International conflicts complicate Exxon CEO's secretary of state nomination
Donald Trump's secretary of state pick has ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin -- and it's complicating his nomination
Source: Attempts to hack DNC go back as far as July 2015
The news comes as Russia's role in influencing the U.S. election -- including through hacks of the DNC and other Democratic Party groups -- comes under further scrutiny
Donald Trump picks Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke for interior secretary
Zinke is a former Navy SEAL commander -- he met Monday with Trump
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Joe Biden received a standing ovation from the audience, thanking him for his work in moving the bill forward
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