Donald Trump names a new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Putin says Russia’s attack on Ukraine is also a warning to the West. And a previously unknown chemical in some tap water is identified.

It's not exactly a new Mount Rushmore, but the sparsely populated states are showing out with two Trump Cabinet picks and a new Senate majority leader.

Operators of some regional crisis lines say they saw a spike in calls, with callers expressing worry about the potential impacts of the election.

Donald Trump campaigned on bringing about a radical overhaul of the federal government. His Cabinet picks, so far, reflect his intent to carry out that pledge.

After Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for Attorney General, Donald Trump picked former Florida AG Pam Bondi for the role. So what does this mean for Trump's other embattled Cabinet picks?

With the GOP set to take control of Congress and a staunch Trump ally slated to lead the Education Department, colleges may be in for lots of change.

Now with Trump set to return to power — backed by a Republican-controlled Congress and the momentum of a sweeping electoral win — local officials in the nation’s capital are trying to sound conciliatory while preparing for the worst.

Despite his party holding advantages in both chambers of Congress, thin margins and Republican Party in-fighting among other things still stand to impede Trump’s agenda.

General election results show Democrats in Washington are on track to growing their already-strong majorities in the state Legislature. Heading into the election last week, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 29-20 in the Senate and 58-40 in the House.

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as a candidate for attorney general illustrates roadblocks Trump could face converting his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition.