Trump suggests ‘consequences’ for any flag-burners
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that anyone who burns an American flag should face unspecified “consequences,” such as jail or a loss of citizenship — a move that was ruled…
Elections
Trump calls it ‘sad’ that Clinton joining recount effort
By STEVE PEOPLES President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday it’s “sad” Hillary Clinton is joining an effort to force recounts of votes from the Nov. 8 election in up to three…
For some in middle class, Trump plan would mean tax increase
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals would modestly cut income taxes for most middle-class Americans. But for nearly 8 million families — including a majority of single-parent households…
Trump disavowal of white supremacists doesn’t quiet concerns
By BILL BARROW and JONATHAN LEMIRE Donald Trump’s disavowal this week of white supremacists who have cheered his election as president hasn’t quieted concerns about the movement’s impact on his…
South Korea’s presidents make disgraced exits
South Korea (AP) — If there’s one thing that South Korean presidents dread more than the looming threat of rival North Korea, it may be this: becoming an ex-president. Nearly…
Trump, Pence address potential of Romney, Mattis in Cabinet
By CATHERINE LUCEY and LAURIE KELLMAN Mitt Romney is a key contender to become the nation’s next secretary of state and Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis was an “impressive” prospect…
Political risks come with control of Washington for GOP
By ERICA WERNER For Republicans, there will be no one left to blame. As they prepare to take control of the White House and both chambers of Congress next year,…
Unlikely apprentice: Obama coaches Trump to be world leader
By JOSH LEDERMAN It’s the last thing President Barack Obama ever expected he’d be doing in his final months in office: Coaching Donald Trump on how to be a world…