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Barack Obama strongly urges Donald Trump to 'protect the Dreamers' in immigration plans
Obama addressed the issue 'very directly' in meeting with president-elect Donald Trump.
GOP senator: Trump must listen to US intelligence not Julian Assange over DNC hack
The president-elect appeared to support Assange's claims over those of the intelligence agencies.
Video shows Donald Trump at New Year's celebration with felon Joe Cinque
Over the years self-described friend of mobster John Gotti has given 19 awards to president-elect's properties.
Republican congressman uses campaign funds for 'in-cabin rabbit transport fees' while flying
Committee threatened by Republicans to point out illicit campaign expenses in upcoming report.
Will Trump turn out to be a better president than Obama?
Obama was a disappointment from beginning to end, illustrating the gap between promise and performance.
Trump praises 'very smart' Putin for response to Obama's sanctions
Putin has announced he would not make any retaliatory moves until Trump takes office on 20 January.
US expels 35 Russian diplomats over claims Moscow meddled in presidential election
Barack Obama said 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions'.
Barack Obama beats Donald Trump to top spot on list of most admired men of 2016
The incumbent president was named in the top spot for the ninth year running.
Obama administration set to retaliate against Russian 'interference' in US election
The outgoing president had previously said 'we need to take action and we will'.
Ex-CIA operative: Agency can't reveal Russian hacking evidence because lives would be at risk
'In revealing the facts, the government may also reveal how we got them.'
What was the best thing to happen in 2016?
From Sadiq Khan to the Olympics or Brexit, we asked our columnists.
Donald Trump says his win 'increased Christmas spending'
The president-elect stressed there is hope in the country and the markets.
Donald Trump announces plans to dissolve his foundation
The announcement follows Eric Trump's decision to leave his charitable organisation.
Is populism a phenomenon of 2016?
2016 has seen the rise of populism across the world, most notably with Brexit and Donald Trump's victory.
Assange in the aftermath of US elections: 'Clinton tried to destroy us and was herself destroyed'
In his latest interview, the WikiLeaks founder confirmed that his 'internet has been returned'.
Trump ally says he hopes Barack Obama will die from mad cow disease, racially abuses Michelle Obama
The president-elect's transition team immediately disavowed the comments.
Vladimir Putin: Nobody thought Donald Trump would win 'except us'
The Russian president's comments come as US intelligence agencies said he was directly involved in DNC hack.
Putin asks 'is it really important' who hacked Democrats?
During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'
Hillary Clinton ran for election because 'she thought she had no choice' says Joe Biden
The vice-president suggested Clinton felt obliged to put herself for America's top job.
Newt Gingrich: 'I made a boo boo' with 'drain the swamp' comment on Trump strategy
Gingrich apologised on Twitter after President-elect Donald Trump tweeted the phrase was still in use.
Trump names aide Kellyanne Conway as Counselor to the President
President-elect's former campaign manager gets top cabinet-rank post in new administration.
Texas Republican decries US election hack: 'Russian ambassador should have been kicked out'
The congressman took a different stance to President-elect Trump, who has downplayed Russian involvement.
Trump to drop 'drain the swamp' slogan says Gingrich
President-elect's adviser Newt Gingrich says Trump supporters 'tired of hearing this stuff'.
First Lady says Obamas will be there for Trump 'for the health of this nation'
Obama said she would support the president-elect but could not bring herself to use his name.
Clinton lawyer blasts FBI after judge unseals search warrant in email probe
Clinton campaign has blamed FBI Director James Comey for destroying her election chances.
Electoral College makes Donald Trump's victory official
The president-elect surpassed the 270-vote threshold when Texas electors cast their ballots.
John Podesta says FBI informed him about hacked emails two days after WikiLeaks released them
The damaging emails from Podesta's personal account were steadily released by WikiLeaks until Election Day.
Trump senior adviser dismisses electors' concern over alleged Russian hacking as 'nonsense'
Kellyanne Conway says Obama is 'under political pressure' to take tough stance against Russia.
Poll suggests 52% of Republicans think Donald Trump won the popular vote
Only 7% of Democrats share the mistaken notion that Trump garnered the most votes.
Loretta Lynch regrets 'innocuous' meeting with Bill Clinton on tarmac
The US attorney general acknowledged that it gave people 'a reason to think differently'.