Trump's withdrawn nominees latest in a long line of Cabinet members who never were Many presidents face failed Cabinet picks so when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet, it wasn't unprecedented, though Trump's style has been. Elena Moore
Trump-era Justice Department subpoenaed congressional staffers, watchdog finds But the department's internal watchdog found no evidence of political motivation by federal prosecutors. Ryan Lucas
‘Gaslighting and manipulation.’ Why Tammy Morales is leaving Seattle City Council Tammy Morales wants Seattleites to know that her decision to leave the Seattle City Council has nothing to do with policy differences. She says her early departure in January is more about gaslighting, toxicity, and a lack of democratic process. Libby Denkmann
Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI head, has connections with conspiracy theories Kash Patel, Trump's pick to head the FBI, has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in Trump's first administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories. Lisa Hagen
What to know about Tom Homan — and his a new role of 'border czar' Donald Trump is rounding out his list of key positions on immigration with Tom Homan, a veteran of the federal government who will be the first "Border Czar" inside the White House. Ximena Bustillo
What are bond vigilantes? The incoming Trump administration has its eyes set on serious economic changes. But one group has unique power to influence fiscal and monetary policies and they’re keeping a close eye: bond vigilantes.
Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support Organizers want president-elect Trump to support efforts to have counties in eastern Oregon join Idaho – a region they say is more in tune with them politically, economically, and culturally. Mike McInally / The Oregon Capital Chronicle
In NBC interview, Trump talks tariffs, immigration and Jan. 6 committee President-elect Donald Trump did his first network TV interview since winning reelection on Sunday. He appeared on "Meet the Press." Tamara Keith
Takeaways from Trump's first network TV interview since his reelection President-elect Trump gave his first network TV interview since reelection to NBC's Meet the Press. He reiterated many of his campaign promises on deportation, tariffs, health care and tax breaks. Michel Martin
Why Latino voters' turn to Trump, GOP may not have been as sharp as exit polls showed Polling by Latino civil rights and advocacy organization UnidosUS suggests exit polling data may not show the full picture, senior vice president Eric Rodriguez tells Morning Edition. Obed Manuel