Day before inauguration, State Dept lacks interim boss
Russian-sponsored Syrian peace talks are scheduled on Trump's first full business day in office
Russia
Ex-U.K. amb. to Russia: Kremlin's blackmail tactics "widespread"
Sir Andrew Wood warned Sen. John McCain that salacious allegations against Donald Trump were out there
John McCain undecided on supporting Tillerson's confirmation
Arizona senator told Scott Pelley he wants to hear more from Tillerson about "what America stands for"
Russia says Edward Snowden can stay "a couple of years"
Obama has pardoned prominent intel leaker Chelsea Manning, but unapologetic Snowden appears set to remain in Moscow -- and what about Julian Assange?
CIA Director Brennan pushes back on Trump criticism
"Was I a leaker of this? No," Brennan told the Wall Street Journal after Mr. Trump accused him of leaking the intelligence memo about Russia's potentially compromising information
Russian company minting "In Trump we trust" coins
Massive coins wrought of precious metal have image of incoming U.S. leader's face, and one of the Statue of Liberty
Putin: Spreaders of "fake" Trump news "worse than prostitutes"
Russian leader lashes out amid intel an hacking scandals, accusing Obama administration of trying to undermine Trump
Russia's foreign minister invites Trump officials to Syria talks
Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow invited representatives from the new administration to attend Syria talks on Monday in Kazakhstan
In Europe, and Russia, leaders await Trump era with bated breath
Long-time friends and foes are grappling with the incoming American leader's rhetoric, unsure how it will translate into action
Trump asks if John Brennan was source of "fake news," but cites no evidence
President-elect fires back after outgoing CIA director publicly lectured him about his stands on Russia
European leaders shocked by Trump's "contradictory" NATO stance
German foreign minister says Trump disparaging alliance has "caused astonishment" as colleagues urge EU to "stay united"
Moscow cool on Trump's idea of nuke deal to lift sanctions
Russia not so eager to see sanctions lifted that it will "sacrifice something, especially in what concerns security"
Trump says he will reduce Russia sanctions in exchange for nuclear deal
The comments, to The Times of London, come less than a month after the Obama administration imposed new sanctions on Russia
Outgoing CIA director has warning for Donald Trump
Once he's inaugurated he'll have more responsibilities than just "talking and tweeting," CIA Director John Brennan said
Gingrich talks Trump-intel community relations
After Mr. Trump's sustained criticism of intelligence agencies, Gingrich said he should work to "thoroughly overhaul the entire community"
Senate Dem: Lewis skipping inauguration "uncalled for"
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said the rhetoric on both sides of the disagreement is "non-productive"
Mike Pence responds to Trump-Lewis disagreement
Rep. Lewis' comments about skipping inauguration because of the non-legitimacy of Trump's presidency were "deeply disappointing," VP-elect told "Face the Nation"
Kremlin says cyberattacks against Russia increase
Head of the Russian Security Council says "outside powers" are trying to cripple the "Russian information system"
Trump aide denies report of Iceland summit with Putin
Sean Spicer, Trump's incoming White House press secretary, called report of alleged planned meeting with Russian leader "100% false"
British ex-spy behind Trump dossier seen as cool operator
Christopher Steele known as well-regarded operative who wouldn’t make up stories to satisfy his clients, say experts who know him
Polish gov't welcomes U.S. troops in historic moment
Deployment marks first time Western forces are being deployed on continuous basis to NATO’s eastern flank
Trump signals he's open to upending Russia, China policy
The president-elect is also open to meeting with Vladimir Putin after he takes office
Possible campaign contacts with Russia spark new probe
Senate committee to investigate possible contacts between Russia, people associated with U.S. political campaigns
Trump rips intel memo's "phony allegations"
President-elect lashes out against the "failed spy" and "sleazebag political operatives" who were the source of the memo
Paul Ryan calls Russia a "global menace"
The House speaker blasted Vladimir Putin as a "menacing" man
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Investigation
Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects results
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church
