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Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway takes aim against Mitt Romney as potential cabinet pick
Former presidential candidate is among the contenders for Trump's secretary of state.
Trump claims he won popular vote 'if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally'
The president-elect is currently lagging more than 2 million votes behind Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton's campaign to participate in Wisconsin recount process
The Wisconsin recount has been initiated by Green Party nominee Jill Stein.
Maine makes it harder to elect Trump-a-likes: so will the rest of the US follow suit?
Measure scraps first-past-the-post system and 'incentivises good manners'.
Dump Trump isn't dead, but it is getting desperate
The clock is ticking and Mr and Mrs Trump should not be measuring the White House curtains just yet.
Fund to challenge Donald Trump's 2016 win in battleground states raises $3m
Green Party leader Jill Stein says Americans 'deserve elections we can trust'
Have Donald Trump trolls reignited Megyn Kelly feud with bad book reviews?
The president-elect's fans appear to have retained their dislike of the journalist.
Could Texas bill force teachers to out LGBT students to their parents?
Senate Bill 242 came in response to a discussion on transgender bathroom rights.
Will Ben Carson backtrack on his previous decision and take a role in Donald Trump's cabinet?
Carson is reportedly considering a position and will make an announcement soon.
Green Party candidate Jill Stein to request recount in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Stein's decision follows reports that activists have urged the Clinton campaign to request a recount.
More controversy as Donald Trump announces Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Her appointment has been criticised by Democrats and Republicans alike.
'Election results were hacked' say activists urging Clinton to challenge count in three swing states
The group claims votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin may have been manipulated or hacked.
Tommy Hilfiger says anyone should be proud to dress Melania Trump as other designer suggests boycott
Sophie Theallet said she would not be involved in dressing the future first lady.
Vice president Joe Biden rules out the possibility of becoming DNC chair
But the politician said he would remain involved in the party.
Right-wing supporters' rage over Donald Trump's failure to pursue prosecution of Hillary Clinton
The president-elect promised to jail the Democrat during his campaign.
Could Hillary Clinton now win the election as her popular vote continues to grow?
Votes are still being counted in several different states including Michigan.
New York mayor Bill de Blasio says the city needs help with cost of Donald Trump's security
At least 50 additional police officers have been drafted in to deal with issues including traffic diversions.
Rudy Giuliani slams comparisons between he and Hillary Clinton as 'nuts'
The former New York mayor is meeting with Donald Trump this weekend.
'I'm not a white nationalist, I'm a nationalist,' says Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon
The former Breitbart boss has proved to be a controversial appointment.
Donald Trump wants to abolish 'sanctuary cities' to fight illegal immigration – here's what they are
Sanctuary cities argue their policies on illegal immigration help to fight crime, not fuel more.
Donald Trump denies his transition is 'in turmoil' claiming the process is 'very organised'
The Republican has been criticised for surrounding himself with people like Steve Bannon.
Journalists call on Donald Trump to commit to press pool
The Republican has a difficult relationship with the media.
Democrats vow to defend people from Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants
Mayors of big cities said they would maintain their 'sanctuary' status.
Donald Trump yet to reach out to Obamacare bosses
The future of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain under the Republican.
Breitbart and Private Eye among websites accused of false, misleading, clickbait or satirical 'news'
Massachusetts communications professor wants to keep the internet honest with her list of questionable websites.
American police forces boycott Donald Trump's 'mass roundup' of illegal immigrants
The LAPD and police in Boston and Denver explain why they want nothing to do with deporting 3m people.
Five most outrageous fake US election news stories promoted by Facebook and Google
Have I got some fake news for you...
President Obama suggests Hillary Clinton is to blame for stunning election loss
Obama called on his party to reevaluate how they reach out to voters, especially those not living in big cities.
Bernie Sanders 'humiliated' by Democratic Party
Senator who ran against Hillary Clinton says party is unable to speak to American working class.
FX Focus: Dollar hits nine-month high against euro as pound continues to climb
Pound remains above €1.16, while dollar rallies as post-US elections fears subside among investors.