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Intelligence figures fear reprisals over assessment of Russia election roleSenator Ron Wyden tells Guardian CIA, agencies and Congress must ‘guard against political pressure’ as president-elect rejects reports Russia aided his victory
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Rex Tillerson as secretary of state would bring Trump closer to PutinThe president-elect is reportedly favouring the Exxon Mobil CEO but experts say the Senate may bridle over a realpolitik choice that would benefit Russia
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Netanyahu aims to discuss 'various ways' to undo Iran deal with TrumpIsraeli prime minister tells CBS he has ‘about five’ options in mind as he hopes to undo nuclear agreement after president-elect takes office
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Executives and children will run business: 'I will not be doing deals'In Fox News interview, Trump says he will not be involved in managing his company but gives no sign he plans to sell assets or create blind trust
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FBI covered up influence on Trump's election win, Harry Reid claimsThe senator called for James Comey to resign for withholding information revealed in CIA report that Russian operatives gave hacked emails to WikiLeaks
Trump's cabinet
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Trump's pick for education raises fears in DetroitBetsy DeVos, a billionaire conservative activist from Michigan, has fought hard for expanding charter schools as education in the state struggles
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Trump's cabinet looks increasingly conventional but far from moderateTrump’s personnel picks have stayed within the Republican mainstream – few are Trump cronies, and some were even opponents of the president-elect
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China asks US to block president trip after talk of Trump meetingClaims emerge lobbyist Bob Dole spent six months setting up controversial phone call between US president-elect and Tsai Ing-wen
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We will stop racing to topple foreign regimesPresident-elect in Fayetteville declares focus on destroying Isis, hours after Barack Obama dismissed ‘false promises’ of bombing terrorists into surrender
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Lorrie Moore, Richard Ford, Marilynne Robinson and others look backHis election was a historic moment, he campaigned on a platform of hope, but did President Obama deliver? Leading authors have their say
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'I don't have any regrets' Harry Reid on leaving Senate after 30 years