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Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals WASHINGTON -- Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden's victory last month, Cabinet hopeful Marcia Fudge pointedly noted that Black people are often typecast into positions such as housing secretary. by The Associated Press

Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump offered a new rationale Sunday for threatening to veto the annual defense policy bill that covers the military's budget for equipment and pay raises for service members: China. He did not outline his concerns. by The Associated Press

Trump appoints flurry of allies as presidency winds down WASHINGTON -- His time in the White House rapidly ending, President Donald Trump is rewarding some supporters and like-minded allies with the perks and prestige that come with serving on federal advisory boards and commissions. by The Associated Press

UK, EU keep up Brexit trade negotiations BRUSSELS -- Teetering on the brink of a no-deal Brexit departure, Britain and the European Union stepped back from the void Sunday and agreed to continue trade talks, although both downplayed the chances of success. by The Associated Press

Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact SALEM, Ore. -- When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the loser of the popular vote to the presidency. by The Associated Press

American Legion, Pelosi joining calls for VA chief's ouster WASHINGTON -- The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald ... by The Associated Press - December 13, 2020

Tom Vilsack faces new challenges as he returns to old job WASHINGTON -- Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has spent years, if not decades, telling his fellow Democrats they needed to do more to aid rural communi... by The Associated Press - December 13, 2020

Biden's Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe WASHINGTON -- The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his... by The Associated Press - December 13, 2020

What's in store when the Electoral College meets WASHINGTON -- Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. That's when the Electoral... by The Associated Press - December 13, 2020

Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed a temporary government-wide funding bill into law on Friday, averting a federal shutdown at midnight and buying Cong... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2020

Americans paying the price for Thanksgiving With some Americans now paying the price for what they did over Thanksgiving and falling sick with COVID-19, health officials are warning people -- begging them... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2020

White House threatens FDA chief's job over vaccine approval WASHINGTON -- White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization ... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2020

Supreme Court rejects GOP suit to overturn Biden victory WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden's election victory, ending a desperate attem... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2020

Biden: Cabinet picks from Obama era mean 'bold new thinking' WILMINGTON, Del. -- President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced a series of key picks for his new government that drew heavily from the Obama administration,... by The Associated Press - December 12, 2020

Pompeo's wife cleared of travel charges WASHINGTON -- An independent probe into the travel of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's wife has concluded that the trips with her husband on official business d... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2020