Latest in: 2016 Election
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In Thanksgiving message, Obama urges unity
President Obama and his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson react to an unexpected commotion by Tot, the National Thanksgiving Turkey Nov. 23, 2016. National Turkey Federation Chairman John Reicks watches at left. (Official White House Photo...November 24, 2016 1098 0 -
Trump urges national healing in Thanksgiving message
President-elect Donald Trump has called for national healing, saying it is time people unite after a long brusing political campaign, that saw him defeat Hillary Clinton in November 8 vote. “We have just finished a long...November 24, 2016 1145 0 -
What will happen when Trump pulls US out of Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Featured image : AFGE activists participate in #StopFastTrack rallies in the D.C. in April, 2015, Photo by AFGE via Wikimedia Commons The shock following the election of Donald Trump as America’s 45th President has given way...November 24, 2016 970 0 -
Trump picks Nikki Haley as UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley, to be US ambassador to the United Nations under his administration. Haley, a rising Republican, was earlier said to be considered for the position of secretary...November 23, 2016 885 0 -
Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...November 20, 2016 3065 0 -
Rights groups ask Trump to “forcefully, consistently” denounce hate-mongering
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Reminding President-elect Donald Trump of his pledge to be leader for all Americans, over 100 civil rights and faith organizations have urged him to “forcefully, unequivocally and consistently” condemn...November 20, 2016 981 0 -
Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul : ‘We need to reject hate and fear on all sides’
Sam Rasoul, the only elected Muslim representative in Virginia Assembly, who resigned from Democratic leadership post, has called on all sides to cast away hate and fear to find common ground. The Democratic politician’s comments come...November 19, 2016 1307 0 -
Trump picks loyal supporters for national security, attorney general positions
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President Videostream in June 2015 Reflecting his policy priorities, President-elect Donald Trump’s has given some shape to his national security team as he named loyal supporters to some key positions. The appointments...November 19, 2016 927 0 -
Half of the public used social media to get US election season news
Featured photo above by Brian Solis and JESS3 via Wikimedia Commons Americans’ usage of and frequent visits to the social media platform are on rise, a Pew Research report on social media trends in 2016 says. With...November 18, 2016 875 0 -
Trump eyes Nikki Haley as secretary of state : Report
Photo: Official South Carolina Governor’s Office by Sam Holland via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the position of secretary of state in his administration. According to the...November 17, 2016 1326 0