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Some in Washington and others on social media are speculating that President-elect Trump is on the cusp of a tidal wave of "faithless electors" defecting from their pledges. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

There won’t be a rebellion inside the Electoral College

Salena Zito · December 13, 2016 5:01 am

The failure of the Ethics Committee to move with dispatch has created a problem now that President-elect Trump reportedly will tap Republican Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington to be his interior secretary. McMorris Rodgers faces allegations that she mixed official, leadership, political action committee and campaign funds in violation of House rules. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Watchdogs: Ethics process is grindingly slow

Nicole Duran · December 13, 2016 5:01 am

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry smiles as he leaves Trump Tower, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Energy and Environment

Trump expected to pick Perry to lead energy department

Anna Giaritelli · December 13, 2016 4:34 am

John Bolton accused President Barack Obama of disliking American exceptionalism. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Bolton: Obama’s Russia probe shows ‘selective moral outrage’

Anna Giaritelli · December 13, 2016 4:15 am

ExxonMobil CEO and chairman Rex W. Tillerson gives a speech at the annual Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Those attending the conference this week remain worried about low global oil prices. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

National Security

Trump chooses Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to lead State Department

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 4:11 am

Trump supporter gives Sanders earful over ‘absurd’ free college idea

Daniel Chaitin · December 13, 2016 4:06 am

Jennifer Palmieri, former communications director for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, said on Monday that the Russian government succeeded in its attempt to interfere with the U.S. election. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clinton comms director blames Russia, Comey in first post-election interview

Anna Giaritelli · December 13, 2016 3:31 am

Mitt Romney confirmed on Monday night that he is not Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of state. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Romney confirms he will not be secretary of state

Caitlin Yilek · December 13, 2016 2:46 am

Trump to hang Nixon’s letter predicting his win on Oval Office wall

Caitlin Yilek · December 13, 2016 2:04 am

Conway: ‘Unconventional situation’, holidays to blame for delaying Trump presser

Daniel Chaitin · December 13, 2016 1:42 am

"I will be making my announcement on the next Secretary of State tomorrow morning," Trump tweeted Monday evening. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Trump to reveal secretary of state choice Tuesday morning

Joel Gehrke · December 13, 2016 12:56 am

House Intelligence Chair Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has asked National Intelligence Director James Clapper, above, to address his committee in response to reports about Russia's alleged attempts to manipulate the U.S. election last month, according to a letter sent Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

House intel chair asks Clapper for new briefings on Russia

Anna Giaritelli · December 13, 2016 12:44 am