The Russian Hacking Controversy: What We Do And Don't Know
The email hacking case seems to perfectly correspond with the state of politics: tense, paranoid, zero-sum and subjective. Here's a look at where things stand.
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Israel's Right Wing Expects Boost From A Trump Presidency
Israel's right wing believes it's on the verge of big victories with Trump. Some in the Palestinian private sector are also optimistic. The picture is less clear for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Reports: Trump Leaning Towards Exxon Mobil CEO For Secretary Of State
Rex Tillerson, a 64-year-old oil executive, has no government experience. His longtime ties to Russia, including President Vladimir Putin, are already drawing scrutiny from critics.
Republican Wins Final Senate Race Of 2016 In Louisiana Runoff
Republican John Kennedy is headed to the Senate with his runoff victory in Louisiana on Saturday. His victory means the GOP will have a 52-48 edge in the Senate come January.
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game As Black Knights Snap 14-Year Losing Streak
The president-elect appeared to disparage the quality of the storied rival game, telling CBS Sports that, "I don't know if it's necessarily the best football, but it's very good."
CIA Concludes Russian Interference Aimed To Elect Trump
NPR has confirmed that intelligence officials say it's now "quite clear" Russian hackers worked to tip the presidency in Donald Trump's favor. Trump's transition team has dismissed the assessment.
Trump Supporters to Detractors: 'Pull Up Your Panties' And Stop Whining
Despite skepticism of Trump — and losing the popular vote — his supporters say it's time to move on and trust the president-elect to figure things out. They're willing to give him a very long leash.
Trump Transition Asks Energy Dept. Which Employees Work On Climate Change
The president-elect's team has sent 74 questions to the federal agency, including many about climate-change-focused personnel and programs. The department's lawyers are examining the request.
Trump Faces A More Skeptical Public Than Any Incoming President Since 1989
Just 41 percent of Americans say they approve of how well the president-elect has explained his future plans and policies. But Democratic fears appear to have cooled substantially since October.
Trump's Continued Ties To 'Celebrity Apprentice' Raise More Conflict Questions
The disclosure of the president-elect's involvement on the NBC show instantly raised questions on twin grounds — that it could serve as a distraction and represent one more conflict of interest.