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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's February endorsement of Donald Trump shocked observers as the first sign of capitulation from the Republican establishment to the man who would eventually become their nominee -- and then their president.

George W. Bush made a very important announcement on Facebook Monday -- he adopted a puppy.

A US Department of Veterans Affairs executive who ran a "shameless" veterans' charity will be allowed to retire with full government benefits.

On Tuesday morning a group of House Democrats will try to force a delay in their leadership elections scheduled for this Thursday, potentially setting up a divisive challenge to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

A new reality show debuted on Monday -- "Presidential Apprentice."

Luis Gomez held back tears while speaking about Donald Trump's America.

First lady Michelle Obama reflected Monday on the election results, declaring that regardless of politics Americans are "all on one team."

The alt-right -- a loosely defined right-wing movement steeped in part in white nationalism, misogyny and anti-Semitism -- has never been this close to power.

Ginsburg's future was on the minds of many in the audience during a meeting sponsored by The Jewish Federations.

President-elect Donald Trump is facing the prospect of a first major fight over the shape of his White House, less than a week into his transition.

President-elect Donald Trump says he's still deciding whether to ask FBI Director James Comey for his resignation.

President Barack Obama said Monday that he expects that his successor will likely reconsider campaign vows to undo some of Obama's signature international accomplishments when he takes office in January.

Some Americans unhappy with last Tuesday's election results have found a new and creative way to protest.

Sen. Bernie Sanders expressed his disappointment Monday with Hillary Clinton's failure to secure the support of white working-class voters in last week's presidential election.

Donald Trump is expected to name Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus his new chief of staff, placing the longtime GOP operative in one of the most powerful positions in the White House, according to two sources familiar with the decision.

Those involved in 4 previous transitions - realized or not - on why the national security part of a presidential handover is perhaps the most important.

Team Trump pivoted to an attack on the media when asked about the controversial move to appoint Steve Bannon as a top adviser to the new President-elect.

Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio has not ruled out mounting a bid to lead House Democrats, a move that could inject fresh blood into their party but would likely face stiff resistance from his colleagues.