Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
In New York, A Trump Supporter Eagerly Awaits Inauguration Day
An enthusiastic Trump supporter in northern New York says he can't wait for the incoming president to find a replacement for Obamacare that provides health coverage for all Americans.
After Years Of War, Trump Stands To Inherit Ongoing Conflicts
President-elect Trump will inherit ongoing conflicts with no end in sight when he takes the oath of office — a brutal fight against the Islamic State and a never-ending stalemate in Afghanistan.
U.S. Report Confirms 2016 Was The Hottest Year On Record
2016 was the warmest year on record, according to a new report by the U.S. government. This is the third year in a row that global temperatures have soared above the 20th century average. The report comes ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump, who has at times, referred to global warming as a "hoax."
EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt Acknowledges Existence Of Climate Change
Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency has acknowledged that human activity plays "some" role in the changing climate. In his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Scott Pruitt said he wants to work with states to protect the environment while also encouraging economic growth.
Senate Health Committee Questions Rep. Tom Price In HHS Confirmation Hearing
The Senate health committee heard from Rep. Tom Price Wednesday on his nomination to become the secretary of Health and Human Services. Obamacare was a top issue, and the congressman's stock dealings in medical companies were also discussed.
Obama Defends Decision To Commute Sentence Of Chelsea Manning
President Obama convened his final press conference in office on Wednesday less than a day after commuting the prison sentence of convicted leaker Chelsea Manning. Obama was expected to face questions about his decision to grant clemency to Manning, who gave hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic files to WikiLeaks.