Hydaburg Mayor Anthony Christianson has been appointed the new chair of the Federal Subsistence Board.
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Polls suggest Americans warming to Donald Trump, but with reservations
Post-election polls paint a picture of a nation that’s cautiously optimistic about a Trump administration. However, voters are still heavily divided.
Hillary Clinton’s popular vote lead is 1.7 million and growing
There are still 2 million ballots left to count in California. Most of those votes will likely go to Hillary Clinton, further running up her lead in the popular vote.
The Standing Rock resistance is unprecedented (it’s also centuries old)
Many say the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance is beyond anything they’ve experienced before. But there are preludes in Native American history, and you don’t have to look too far back to find them.
Top aide implies Trump won’t pursue further investigation of Hillary Clinton
President-elect Donald Trump says that prosecuting his former rival isn’t off the table. But earlier on Tuesday, aide Kellyanne Conway implied his administration won’t pursue that campaign promise.
Trump adviser dismisses potential business conflicts, defends children’s roles
“They’ll continue to be wildly successful in the business world,” Trump’s former campaign manager told NPR’s Audie Cornish, saying concerns about conflicts of interest are unfounded.
Trump wants a federal hiring freeze, but it may not save money
President-elect Trump has said a top priority is to freeze hiring for the federal government. But even those who support reducing the federal workforce say that a freeze can have unintended effects.
Police, protesters clash near Dakota Access Pipeline route
Both sides faced off overnight on a highway bridge that has been a flashpoint in the ongoing protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline. At least one person was arrested.
Once Trump’s Loudest GOP Critic, Mitt Romney Meets With The President-Elect
Donald Trump may be taking the old adage of keeping friends close and enemies closer to heart. Romney was one of Trump’s harshest Republican critics throughout the presidential campaign.
‘Hamilton’ To Pence: ‘We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed’
Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.