Bipartisan group of senators call on Congress to investigate Russian interference in election
Republican senator John McCain urges President-elect Trump to accept CIA's report on hacking.
Kellyanne Conway echoes Trump's criticism of CIA report on Russia as 'laughable and ridiculous'
Senior aide defends Trump's decision only to receive presidential intelligence briefings once a week.
Ex-senator Rick Santorum slammed on Twitter after telling young 'Dreamer' immigrant to leave the US
Elizabeth Vilchis raised concerns over Trump's plans to scrap programme for undocumented child migrants.
Trump to remain as executive producer of 'Celebrity Apprentice' while in Oval Office
The president-elect's involvement in the show will create a big conflict of interest for NBC.
Ohio moves forward with restrictive 'heartbeat' bill that bans abortions after six weeks
The measure was added to an unrelated child abuse bill and does not allow exceptions for rape or incest.
Two juveniles charged with arson in Tennessee wildfire that left 14 dead
Additional charges are being considered as well as the chance of charging the teenagers as adults.
Trump blasts Carrier union leader who said he 'lied his ass off' about jobs deal
The president-elect said the union leader should 'spend more time working-less time talking'.
Federal judge quashes Jill Stein's hand-recount efforts in Michigan
US District Judge Mark Goldsmith said Stein failed to prove she was an aggrieved candidate needing a recount.
Trump adds WWE co-founder Linda McMahon and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to administration
The president-elect is also expected to pick Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA.
Republicans to force Mattis confirmation as defence secretary with spending bill deal
The short-term spending bill must be approved by Friday (9 December) to avoid a government shutdown.
Teen sues foster parent after he was starved, beaten and chained to a dead chicken
The boy was found with scars, a broken wrist and an infected hand in November 2013.
Ohio Governor John Kasich asks electors not to vote for him over Trump
The former GOP candidate commmented after a Texas elector announced he will not vote for Trump.
Veterans who stood to protect protesters at Standing Rock heading to Flint next
Veterans in North Dakota also asked for forgiveness for military actions against Native Americans.
Vice President Joe Biden hints at a possible 2020 US presidential run
Obama's second-in-command said he would not commit to not running in the next presidential election.
Republican 'faithless elector' in Texas announces he will not vote for Donald Trump
Christopher Suprun wrote in an op-ed that he hopes his fellow Republicans will vote for another GOP candidate.
North Carolina Governor McCrory concedes as Durham County recount wraps up
Democrat Roy Cooper, the state's attorney general, is North Carolina's new governor.
Mistrial declared in case of South Carolina officer who shot Walter Scott
Former police officer Michael Slager now faces a federal civil rights case and a murder retrial.
Oakland nightclub fire death toll reaches 33 as names of victims emerge
A criminal investigation team has been activated as the search continues.
Pence tries to defend Trump's claim that there were millions of 'illegal' votes
There is no evidence of millions of cases of voter fraud during the presidential election.
Alec Baldwin to Donald Trump: Release your tax returns and I'll stop impersonating you on SNL
The president-elect criticised Saturday Night Live again after Baldwin mocked his tweeting.
Army Corps to deny Dakota Access Pipeline route and halt construction
The announcement comes after weeks of demonstrations by so-called water protectors.
Green Party drops bid for statewide recount effort in Pennsylvania
The party's nominee Jill Stein had called for a recount in three states: Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Massive 10-alarm fire engulfs several buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts
At least seven buildings, including one building that has collapsed, and several vehicles are involved.
Juvenile to be charged with murder in death of missing Massachusetts teen found decapitated
16-year-old Lee Manuel Vilonia-Paulino was reported missing two weeks before being found near the Merrimack River.
Final US Senate seat to be determined in 10 December runoff election in Louisiana
John Kennedy, the GOP candidate, is currently leading Democrat Foster Campbell by 14 points in the latest poll.
Teenager who was cyberbullied over her weight shoots herself dead in front of her family
Brandy Vela, 18, had been subjected to a barrage of online abuse.
Donald Trump promises unity as he kicks off 'thank you' tour in Cincinnati
The president-elect said he had 'fun fighting Hillary' as his supporters chanted 'lock her up'.
Petraeus needs to notify his probation officer if he appointed secretary of state
The retired general had met with Trump to discuss the position on Monday.
Mike Pence's Washington DC neighbours are trolling him with gay pride flags
The vice president-elect has long history of supporting anti-LGBT policies in his political career.
Trump showers Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif with praise according to Islamabad transcript release
Pakistan's Press Information Department says Trump praised Sharif's 'amazing work'.
