Protesters meet Pence outside Chicago fundraiser

More than 100 protesters in Chicago gathered outside a Republican party fundraiser where Vice President-elect Mike Pence was attending. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says Sprint to bring 5,000 jobs back to U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump says wireless carrier Sprint Corp will bring 5,000 jobs back to the United States and OneWeb, a new company, will be hiring 3,000 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Taiwan sounds alarm over China drills

Taiwan's defense minister warned of a growing Chinese threat Tuesday, as a small fleet of Chinese military ships continue conducting drills in and around the South China Sea.

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Trump 'story' will inspire many jokes: Stephen Colbert

Comedian Stephen Colbert says President-elect Donald Trump will continue to be "the story that we can tell with jokes on a daily basis," during an interview with CBS News' Face the Nation program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump and Putin square off over nukes

President-elect Donald Trump tells MSNBC that he has no problem with a new arms race, after he and Russian President Vladimir Putin traded barbs over nuclear policy.

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Trump fills out White House staff

President-elect Donald Trump's transition announced a flurry of top White House staffers, including RNC official Sean Spicer as Press Secretary and Kellyanne Conway as Counselor to the President.

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Conway gets a top spot in Trump's White House

Donald Trump names top campaign adviser Kellyanne Conway to a key White House post. Justin Mitchell reports.

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North Carolina keeps transgender bathroom law

The North Carolina Senate rejects a bid to repeal a controversial transgender bathroom law by a vote of 32-16. Gavino Garay reports.

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Trump vows to cut plane costs after meeting defence executives

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he discussed cutting costs with the chief executives of two major defense companies he has singled out for criticism over project costs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive: US drones hacked by Russia in Ukraine

As the government of Ukraine continues its war with Russia-backed insurgents, military officials tell Reuters dozens of drones provided by the US have proven ineffective in the fight.

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Trump: 'You've known my plans' on immigration after Turkey, Germany attacks

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump calls the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey and an attack on a German market "terrible" and tells reporters "you've known my plans" on a ban on Muslims. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters urge repeal of transgender bathroom law

Demonstrators in Raleigh, North Carolina urge the repeal of House Bill (HB2), which has put North Carolina at the center of a national debate over LGBT rights. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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North Carolina to consider repeal of bathroom law

A North Carolina law limiting bathroom access for transgender people could be repealed this week after months of protests and economic boycotts over legislation decried as discriminatory. Chris Dignam reports.

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Clinton votes for Hillary

Bill Clinton casts his electoral college ballot and votes for his wife, Hillary Clinton. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. Electoral College votes

The U.S. Electoral College votes amid protests and petitions. Lisa Bernhard reports.

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McCain, Schumer push Senate probe of election hacks

Republican senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham join Democratic leader Chuck Schumer in a call for a special Senate committee to investigate alleged Russian hacking, ratcheting up pressure on Donald Trump to acknowledge Russians may have tried to influence the 2016 race.

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Saudi Arabia says won't withdraw US investments

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the Kingdom won't withdraw investments in the U.S. after the election of Donald Trump or due to the potential for lawsuits under the U.S. Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, known as JASTA. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kissinger says Trump a "phenomenon"

"Donald Trump is a phenomenon that foreign countries haven't seen," former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissingeron said on CBS' Face the Nation program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Brexiteer Farage says he wants to be a bridge between UK and Trump

Leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage says he wants to be a bridge between the British government and the new U.S. administration, but the British government is dismissing the suggestion. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump: "vicious" comment was a joke

At the final rally on his "Thank You Tour", President-elect Donald Trump says he was joking when he said his supporters were "vicious" and "violent" before the election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Priebus emerges as dominant force in Trumpworld

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus has emerged as one of the biggest winners in President-elect Donald Trump's transition -- snagging the top staff job in the White House and getting his hand-picked choice to succeed him atop the GOP.

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Trump taps 'team of bosses' for his cabinet

With 21 cabinet and staff picks completed, Donald Trump's White House is shaping up as a team with a common thread: white, wealthy, and action-oriented.

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VERBATIM: Obama to Putin: 'We can do stuff to you'

President Obama says he hoped his call for a full review of Russian hacking in the recent elections would be a bi-patisan issue supported by president-elect Donald Trump and should not be the source of an argument with the incoming administration. .

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Obama: Fake news drives foreign propaganda

U.S. President Barack Obama gives his views on the dangers of fake news. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama to Putin on hacking: "cut it out"

U.S. President Barack Obama says he told Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop cyber attacks on the U.S. when the two leaders met in China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama: Conversations with Trump have been cordial

U.S. President Barack Obama says his conversations with Donald Trump have been cordial and have included specific suggestions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump thanks African-Americans who didn't vote for Clinton

President-elect Donald Trump says the African American community "didn't come out to vote for Hillary... so thank you to the African American community," during his "Thank You Tour" in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Michelle Obama: "We're feeling what not having hope feels like"

In her final one-on-one interview, first lady Michelle Obama tells Oprah Winfrey about her husband's legacy of hope and says many Americans are now feeling what it's like not to have hope. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia election hacks done to help Trump: officials

U.S. officials say Russian President Vladimir Putin supervised his intelligence agencies' hacking of the U.S. presidential election to help Donald Trump win. Chris Dignam reports.

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Jared and Ivanka would benefit administration "tremendously"

Senior Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway says "we would benefit tremendously by having them inside the administration if in fact that could happen." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump to be deposed in lawsuit against celebrity chef

A Washington, D.C. judge rules that President-elect Donald Trump must be deposed in the first week of January, just days before his inauguration, in the billionaire's lawsuit against celebrity chef Jose Andres . Mana Rabiee reports.

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Putin personally involved in U.S. election hack – NBC

NBC News reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved in U.S. election hacking. Lisa Bernhard reports.

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NC Republicans try to strip powers from governor

North Carolina's Democratic governor-elect says Republican lawmakers are trying to hinder his work by moving to strip powers from his office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Putin personally involved in U.S. election hack – NBC

NBC News reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved in U.S. election hacking. Lisa Bernhard reports.

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GOP could slash Obama's final laws

Reuters correspondent Andy Sullivan talks about a little-known law that allows Republican lawmakers to kill bills passed by President Obama during his final months.

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Trump to tech execs: "I'm here to help you folks do well"

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meets with Silicon Valley's top tech CEOs, promising his support saying, "you'll call my people, you'll call me." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fed raises rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signaled a faster pace of increases in 2017 as the Trump administration takes over. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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A Trump restaurant opens in northern Iraq

A Kurdish businessman in northern Iraqi city of Duhok hopes that his fish restaurant bearing Donald Trump's name will attract customers.

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Briton jailed over Trump rally scare

British tourist Michael Sandford has been jailed for a year and a day on weapons and disruption charges following an incident at a Trump rally. Paul Chapman reports.

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Trump picks Rick Perry as energy secretary

Donald Trump has chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of Energy, a source close to the president-elect says. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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President-elect shakes hands with Kanye West at Trump Tower

President-elect Donald Trump says he discussed "life" with rapper Kanye West during a meeting at Trump Tower. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump: "No new deals" as president

President-elect Donald Trump takes to Twitter to announce he plans to put his two sons in charge of his business empire once he becomes president, just hours after postponing a press conference to address the issue.

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Fiorina has "productive meeting" with Trump

"We talked about hacking, whether it's Chinese hacking or purported Russian hacking," says former Republican candidate Carly Fiorina after her meeting with President-Elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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McConnell takes on Trump after attacks on CIA

Senate leader Mitch McConnell rebuked Donald Trump's attacks on the CIA over reports it had concluded Russia tried to help him win the 2016 elections. Trump ratcheted up his feud with the CIA Monday, questioning official sources who says the US's premiere spy agency has "high confidence" Russia interceded in the US election to help get Trump elected.

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Taiwan's not a "bargaining chip": White House

The White House says the U.S. is committed to its longstanding policy that Taiwan is part of "one China," but will not use Taiwan as leverage in any dealings with Beijing. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House supports congressional review of Russian hacking

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the president supports reviews by Congress of Russian interference into the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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China warns Trump on Taiwan comments

China says cooperation with the U.S. is 'out of the question' if Washington could not recognize Beijing's core interest on Taiwan, following President-elect Donald Trump’s comments on 'one China'.

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Russian hacking probe cannot be partisan: McConnell

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has added his voice to calls for bipartisan cooperation on investigations into Russian hacking aimed at interfering with the American presidential election. He told reporters, "This simply cannot be a partisan issue." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump expected to name Exxon CEO Tillerson as secretary of state: source

A source says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the country's top diplomat. Gavino Garay reports.

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Trump: No more 'war' on Christmas

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who made opposition to political correctness a cornerstone of his campaign, wishes supporters a "Merry Christmas" during his 'Thank You Tour' of the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump waves to crowd at Army-Navy game

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends the annual Army-Navy football game, and says he won't take sides, but will watch each half from different sides of the field. Rough Cut (no reporter naration).

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CIA: Russia intervened to help Trump win White House

The CIA says Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help President-elect Donald Trump win the White House. Diane Hodges reports.

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Trump on "lock her up" chant: "We don't care"

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tells a crowd chanting, "lock her up" that "we don't care" about prosecuting Hillary Clinton, now that the election is over. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama orders 'full review' of 2016 election hacks

U.S. President Barack Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election and deliver a report before he leaves office on Jan. 20, homeland security adviser Lisa Monaco said on Friday

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VERBATIM: Trump raises ante with Boeing

After complaining about the price tag of a Boeing program to replace Air Force One, President-elect Donald Trump, proposes a lifetime ban on Pentagon procurement officials being employed by defense contractors as a way to crack down on skyrocketing Pentagon costs.

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A Romney could head the GOP - and it's not Mitt

Mitt Romney's niece, Ronna Romney McDaniel - who happens to lead Michigan Republicans - has emerged as Donald Trump's favorite to chair the Republican National Committee.

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U.S. remains steadfast ally of South Korea: White House

The White House says the U.S. remains a strong ally of South Korea after lawmakers there voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye over an influence-peddling scandal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump lands in Michigan snowstorm

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump touches down in a Michigan snowstorm en route to his "USA Thank You Tour 2016" Grand Rapids stop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump lands in Michigan snowstorm

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump touches down in a Michigan snowstorm en route to his "USA Thank You Tour 2016" Grand Rapids stop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. remains steadfast ally of South Korea: White House

The White House says the U.S. remains a strong ally of South Korea after lawmakers there voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye over an influence-peddling scandal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump, Ryan meet to discuss policy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. Speaker Paul Ryan meet to discuss their policy agenda. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama orders review of cyber attacks on U.S. elections

The White House says President Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Union head who clashed with Trump wants truce

Chuck Jones, a Steelworkers Union head who was criticized by Donald Trump, says the president-elect deserves credit for helping save hundreds of jobs at a Carrier air conditioning plant, but calls on the billionaire to engage directly with the unions too. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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David Cameron says populism cost him his job

In his first speech since leaving office, former British Prime Minister David Cameron tells university students in Indiana that populism cost him his job. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Countdown to Trump inauguration

Preparations are underway in Washington DC for the inauguration of Donald Trump as president. Paul Chapman reports.

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Factory jobs are up, but wages aren't

As President-elect Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Friday, he'll find a region where manufacturing jobs are back, but good wages are not, complicating his task of restoring the middle class hopes of American factory workers.

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Trump celebrates longtime friend of Beijing as U.S. ambassador to China

President elect Donald Trump outlined a series of challenges as he introduced his choice to serve as the next U.S.. Ambassador to China, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clinton calls 'fake news' a threat to U.S. democracy

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called "fake news" a danger that must be addressed quickly, in a rare public appearance on Thursday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump on Glenn: "To me he was a great American hero"

President-elect Donald Trump said that John Glenn, who died Thursday at the age of 95, "Was a great American hero." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Guatemala devil burning ceremony takes on Trump

A group of Guatemalans extend their annual pre-Christmas tradition of burning cardboard devils to set fire to models of a U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

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Federal judge shuts down Michigan's recount

A federal judge has sided with a Michigan state appeals court decision that a vote recount should not move forward in the state. Havovi Cooper reports.

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Senate bids farewell to Biden

Senate lawmakers bid farewell to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump picks 'human hotline' Branstad as China envoy

Iowa governor Terry Branstad is President-elect Donald Trump's choice as ambassador to China, a sign he's looking to calm the storm after a provocative call with the leader of Taiwan and a string of taunting tweets.

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Trump takes victory lap in North Carolina

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump holds a rally at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina as part of his "USA Thank You Tour 2016," inviting his Defense Secretary pick General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis on stage. Rough Cut (no reporter).

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Obama highlights foreign policy achievements in security speech

U.S. President Barack Obama gives a speech on foreign policy achievements after receiving a Central Command security briefing and thanking troops for their service in the Middle East. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Capitol Christmas tree brings holiday cheer to D.C.

House Speaker Paul Ryan braves the rain with Washingtonians to light the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Japan's SoftBank pledges $50 bln to Trump's economic plan

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Japanese telecoms and internet firm SoftBank plans to invest $50 billion in the United States in businesses and create 50,000 new U.S. jobs.

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Trump says SoftBank to invest $50 billion in U.S.

President elect Donald Trump says SoftBank of Japan has agreed to invest $50 billion in the U.S. toward businesses and 50,000 new jobs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's call with Taiwan "much ado about nothing": Ryan

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says it was "prudent" for President-elect Donald Trump to take a "congratulatory" phone call from Taiwan's leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says 'cancel order' on new Air Force One

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is urging the government to cancel its order for Boeing's new Air Force One plane, saying it's too expensive. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. to return land in Okinawa, Carter visits troops

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid plans by the U.S. to return some land in Okinawa to the Japanese government by the end of the year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump wants 60 new ships for Navy's fleet

A top Navy officer tells Reuters Donald Trump's plan to boost the U.S. Navy fleet to 350 ships is within the Pentagon's capabilities, as long as Congress can remove spending rigid limits.

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Trump may push privatizing tribal lands like Standing Rock

As Standing Rock activists get a reprieve in their bid to block the Dakota Access Pipeline, Donald Trump's advisers say they are weighing a plan to privatize tribal lands that critics say could bring even more of a threat to tribal life.

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NYC seeks up to $35 million for Trump security costs

New York City is asking the U.S. government for up to $35 million to cover security costs related to President-elect Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Al Gore calls Trump meeting "extremely interesting"

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a prominent climate activist, calls his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, who has dismissed man-made climate change in the past, "extremely interesting." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Stein says "celebrating" Michigan recount decision

Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein sues in federal court in Pennsylvania to try to force a statewide recount of U.S. presidential votes there, and says she's "celebrating" the recounts expected to begin in Michigan and continue in Wisconsin. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. reaffirms 'One China' policy after Trump's Taiwan call

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says U.S. officials have been in touch with Chinese counterparts to reiterate the 'One China' policy after President-elect Donald Trump's protocol-bending phone call with Taiwan's president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Michigan to begin election recount

A federal judge has ordered a recount of Michigan's presidential ballots to begin at noon on Monday. Linda So reports.

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Congress closes out 2016 with budget battle

In its last week in session before the holidays, Congress faces a Friday deadline to keep the government funded into 2017.

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Recapture of Mosul "possible" before Trump takes office

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the recapture of the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State is "possible" before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kellyanne Conway downplays Trump's call with Taiwan president

"All he did was receive a phone call. I think everybody should just calm down. He's aware of what our nation's policy is," said President-elect Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway in reference to Trump's call with the Taiwanese president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump warns companies on outsourcing

In a Sunday morning tweet-storm, President-elect Donald Trump told any companies planning on outsourcing jobs to be "forewarned," just days after striking a deal with Carrier to keep 1,000 jobs in the US.

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Priebus: Trump is a "Socratic method guy"

Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee who has been tapped to serve as White House chief of Staff called President-elect Donald Trump, "A Socratic method kind of guy," as deliberations continue over who will serve as Secretary of State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Gingrich: Trump realizing weight of presidency

Senior Trump advisor Newt Gingrich says President-elect Donald Trump is gathering advice from a variety of sources as he puts together the team that will help him run the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump-themed treats attract attention from the couple's lawyers

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, take action when businesses in her hometown in Slovenia create Trump-themed treats to attract customers. Diane Hodges reports.

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China labels Trump call "petty action" by Taiwan

China lodges a diplomatic protest after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, but blames Taiwan for the "petty" move. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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President Obama urges Senate to pass "Cures Act"

"There's a bill in congress that could help unlock a cure for Alzheimer's, end cancer as we know it and help people seeking treatment for opioid addiction finally get the help they need," Obama said in his weekly address. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump invites Duterte to White House for 'clean slate'

After a ugly quarrel with President Obama in which he called the leader of the free world a 'son of a whore', Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is heading for a White House visit next year at the invitation of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Pence's new neighbors greet him with LGBT pride flags

Some residents in an upscale Washington, D.C. neighborhood have welcomed their new neighbor, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, with rainbow-colored flags, a symbol of the Gay Pride movement. Pavithra George reports.

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Trump's cabinet picks awash in cash & medals

President-elect Donald Trump's early cabinet selections show a proclivity towards fellow members of the financial elite and high-ranking military officers.

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Gates meets with Trump; praises Mattis

Former Defense Secretary Gates met with president-elect Trump Friday telling reporters he praised Trump's choice for defense secretary and said there was no talk of a job for him in the Administration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump taps General "Mad Dog" Mattis for Pentagon

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday night he would nominate retired Marine Corps General James Mattis, known as "Mad Dog", to lead the Pentagon. Lily Jamali reports.

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Here’s what a wall on the border looks like

Trump has promised to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border. There’s just one problem. You can’t really build it on the border itself.

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Trump says he'll name Mattis as secretary of defense

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump holds a rally in Cincinnati as part of his "USA Thank You Tour 2016" and gives up a "little secret" that he will name James Mattis as his secretary of defense. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump basks in Carrier glow, but jobs still go

President-elect Donald Trump visits Indiana after clinching a deal to save 1,000 jobs, but Andy Sullivan finds there are plenty more on the way out of that state and others.

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FBI gains vast new hacking powers

Privacy advocates are livid after a new rule gave the FBI new powers to hack into the computers and phones of Americans in search of malicious cyber networks known as botnets.

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Last Christmas tree lighting for Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama lights the National Christmas Tree for the last time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump visits Indiana to tout Carrier deal

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump visits a factory in Indiana to celebrate his deal with air conditioner maker Carrier Corp to keep 1,000 jobs from moving to Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Donald Trump: Micromanager in chief

Donald Trump's obsessive attention to detail, down to the curtains hanging in hotel rooms, may have proven useful in building a worldwide luxury brand. But as president, it may prove one of his major liabilities.

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Obama praises "amazing work" of Nobel Prize winners

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with 2016 American Nobel Prize winners, hails them as crucial to "American progress." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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