Donald Trump picks Obama appointee David Shulkin to head Veterans Affairs
The president-elect announced his pick during his first news conference since the election.
Trump calls allegations of collusion with Russia a 'political witch hunt'
The president-elect lambasted the report by CNN and BuzzFeed News as 'fake news'.
FBI Director James Comey refuses to say if bureau is investigating Trump's ties to Russia
Intelligence chiefs reveal Russia managed to compromise networks of some state-level Republicans.
US intelligence probes claims that Russia has compromising information on Trump
Intel chiefs included allegations in classified briefings given to both Obama and Trump last week.
Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof sentenced to death
The 22-year-old killed nine people during a Bible study in 2015.
Trump's attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions failed to disclose oil interests in ethics review
The Alabama senator is set to begin his confirmation hearings on 10 January.
US National Nuclear Security Agency denies report that Trump team sacked heads of agency
If the report were true, it would leave the body without replacements for weeks or even months.
Obama farewell address: When, where and how to see the president's final speech in Chicago
The two-term commander-in-chief is set to give his last speech on 10 January 2017.
Hillary Clinton confidante scotches rumours she could run for New York City mayor
Neera Tanden says the failed 2016 presidential campaign was Clinton's last electoral stand.
Free tickets to President Obama's farewell speech sell for $10,000 online
The tickets were given out on a first come, first served basis but are now on sale for vast sums.
Mitch McConnell to Democrats: 'Grow up' and allow confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks
Senate majority leader promises nominees will not be voted on until they complete background checks.
Sisters blame 'rude' flight attendant for being kicked off plane and missing father's final moments
They claimed Allegiant Air should be held responsible for denying them a last meeting.
US intelligence report reveals Russian officials helped deliver hacked emails to WikiLeaks
The report also found Russian officials celebrated Trump's win and congratulated themselves on the outcome.
Texas couple arrested for 'horrendous' sexual assault of toddler
Issac Cardenas, 23, faces felony charges that carry a 20-year minimum for the assault.
Trump administration plans to overhaul top US intelligence agencies amid Russia hacking standoff
The President-elect continues to question the intelligence community's assessments.
California hires Eric Holder as legal counsel to fight against Trump administration
The state will fight against Trump's expected immigration, climate change and civil rights policies.
Nasa announces missions including Jupiter's Trojan asteroid belt
The space agency has prioritised the missions over returning to Venus to explore its volcanoes.
NAACP demonstrators arrested after staging sit-in protest against Jeff Session's AG nomination
The civil rights organisation hoped to convince the Alabama senator to withdraw his nomination.
Gospel singer Kim Burrell booted from Ellen episode after homophobic sermon goes viral
Pharrell Williams, Janelle Monáe and others denounce her comments about 'perverted homosexual spirit'.
House Republicans drop bid to weaken ethics office following severe backlash and Trump criticism
The secret move was blasted by senior GOP leaders, Democrats and even President-elect Donald Trump.
Hillary and Bill Clinton to attend Donald Trump's inauguration
Former presidents Jimmy Carter and George W Bush will also be present.
Republicans aim to destroy Obamacare and dismantle Obama's legacy in the 115th Congress
Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi called the GOP's plan to repeal Obamacare 'an act of cowardice'.
Trump ejects biographer from golf course over 23-year-old critical book
Harry Hurt III was set to golf with Republican mega-donor David Koch when they were asked to leave.
Trump suggests Chicago should ask for federal help to combat violence
Report by Chicago Police Department revealed a surge in homicides in 2016.
Dude ranch owner sued after asking chef to cook 'black people food'
Madeleine Pickens allegedly sacked two black staffers who did not 'fit the image' of the ranch.
Barack Obama defends legacy on Trump's favourite platform - Twitter
The outgoing Democrat said it has been a 'privilege' to serve as president and looks forward 'standing with you as a citizen'.
Chicago homicide rate surges to highest level in 60 years with 762 killings in 2016
Guns were the main scourge with 1,100 more shooting incidents than the previous year.
Trump adviser suggests Obama's sanctions on Russia are 'politically motivated'
Spicer said that the president-elect will meet with intelligence officials to learn more about the hacking.
Argentine court reopens 1994 bombing cover-up case against former President Cristina Fernandez
Fernandez was also charged in a corruption probe earlier in the week.
Uber driver Keith Avila saves teenage girl from child sex trafficking in California
Avila streamed his reaction on Facebook Live after calling police.
