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Ben Cardin: I will not support Tillerson for secretary of state

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, said he does not support Donald Trump's secretary of state pick, Rex Tillerson, hours before a Senate committee is set to vote on his confirmation, citing Tillerson's potential conflicts of interest and his position regarding Russian …

San Antonio Mall Robbery Leaves Good Samaritan Dead

A man who was killed trying to stop a robbery at a San Antonio, Texas, mall is being hailed as a good Samaritan, and police have arrested two suspects who will face murder charges.

Trump Meets World: With His Past Comments, This Could Get Awkward

It's time to get to work for US President Donald Trump, and that involves meeting his counterparts across the globe.

You Participated in the Women's March. Now What?

In the wake of historic demonstrations this weekend, Women's March organizers and participants say their message is unequivocal: We're just getting started.

Tornado Deaths Over Weekend Exceed 2016 Toll

The Southeast picked up the pieces on Monday after deadly tornadoes tore through the region, killing more people in one weekend than in all of last year.

5 Things for Monday, January 23: Donald Trump, Women's March, Syria Talks

Good morning from 5 Things, where we bring you the alternative to alternative facts. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Obama's Post-inauguration Remarks: Full Text

Former President Barack Obama bid farewell to members of his staff Friday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland before departing with his family for a vacation in California:

The Obamas Say Goodbye to Washington

Gliding toward Joint Base Andrews in his military helicopter Friday, Barack Obama watched a dramatically altered Washington recede from view, the work of his presidency now over and the future of his accomplishments uncertain.

After 8,200 Round Trip Train Rides, Joe Biden Heads Home

CNN rode the rails with former Vice President Joe Biden as he took the train from Washington to Wilmington, Delaware, following President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Trump Inauguration: Key Moments

President Donald Trump promised a new era guided by one principle -- "only America first" -- moments after being sworn in as the nation's 45th commander-in-chief.

George H.W. Bush in Stable Condition; Barbara Bush Improving

Former President George H. W. Bush has been extubated and is now breathing on his own "with minimal supplemental oxygen," Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement Friday. Former first lady Barbara Bush also continues to improve, he …

The 1st Trump White House Petition is in: Release Tax Returns

The first petition on the White House's page for citizens to petition has its first entry mere hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in. And it's a request for him "immediately" release his full tax returns.

Statement from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Regarding the 58th Inauguration

As a person of faith, I wish President-elect Donald Trump nothing but the best as he becomes the Commander-in- Chief of our nation.

Mayor Turner Issues Statement on the Passing of Prominent Environmentalist Terry Hershey

Mayor Sylvester Turner is among those offering condolences on the passing of Terry Hershey, a well-known Houston environmentalist who was the force behind the movement to halt the planned straightening of Buffalo Bayou for flood control in the 1960s.

Obama Tweets Final Message From White House, Announces New Website

President Barack Obama tweeted the American people in his final hours as head of state promising to continue his work with them, and unveiling a new website.