Meet the New Boss
President Barack Obama met with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a little over 36 hours after the nation delivered a stunning upset to the current president's legacy
The Brief
Warren Pledges to Stand Up to Trump
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Americans are “right to be worried” about the prospect of Donald Trump as president and promised Democrats “will stand up to bigotry” as the Republican takes office
Tourism Helps North Korea's Weapons Program, U.S. Says
The State Department warned American citizens against traveling to North Korea, saying funds from tourism could help bolster the country's nuclear program. U.S. tourists can travel to North Korea through highly restricted tours offered by a limited number of companies
Dow Jones Closes at Record High
U.S. banking sector shares surged to levels not seen since the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, pushing the Dow to an all-time high, while technology shares sank as Wall Street rearranged its bets to benefit from Donald Trump's presidency
Trump Affirms U.S. 'Special Relationship' with UK
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke to U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday to affirm America's special relationship with Britain and invite May to visit him "as soon as possible"
Anti-Trump Protests Swell Across the U.S.
Tens of thousands took to the streets from coast to coast on Wednesday to protest against Donald Trump following his surprise defeat of Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's presidential election. Disappointed voters marched into the night in dozens of cities
Kids Suing Government Over Climate Change Win Battle
A group of young Americans suing the federal government to demand increased efforts on climate change won a notable battle, as a federal court rejected the government's request to dismiss the case
President Obama Congratulates Donald Trump
With Vice President Joe Biden by his side, President Barack Obama addressed the American people in the wake of the stunning 2016 presidential election results, saying he is now rooting for President-elect Donald Trump's success in office
Brad Pitt Cleared in Child Services Investigation
An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight has been closed with no finding of abuse by the actor, a source familiar with the inquiry said. Custody of the actors' six children has been the primary issue in their divorce
Former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock Indicted
The Illinois congressman who resigned amid scrutiny of lavish spending — including remodeling his Capitol Hill office in the style of the television series "Downton Abbey" — was indicted on 24 federal counts, including wire fraud and theft of funds
Paralyzed Monkeys Able to Walk With 'Brain WiFi'
Researchers hope that the breakthrough, reported in the journal Nature, can eventually be applied to humans with paraplegia. The device incorporates parts approved for human use and some have suggested the first human trials could take place by 2020
Donald Trump's Victory Has Caused Glee In China
What better advertisement for the stable, technocratic authoritarianism of the Chinese Communist Party than an America so divided that half the electorate failed to recognize how disenfranchised the rest of the nation felt?
