Exclusive: A Former Apprentice Producer Responds to Donald Trump Being Elected President  —  “Did we think this clown, this buffoon with the funny hair, would ever become a world leader?  Not once.  Ever.” … There's a larger issue at hand: non-fiction or “reality” television …

Donald Trump is holding a government casting call.  He's seeking ‘the look.’  —  Donald Trump believes that those who aspire to the most visible spots in his administration should not just be able to do the job, but also look the part.  —  Given Trump's own background as a master brander …

One-on-one with Trump's doctor: Hecklers, house calls, and why Obamacare must be shut down  —  NEW YORK — On a frigid December afternoon, Dr. Harold Bornstein was talking about his most famous patient, President-elect Donald Trump.  —  He hadn't spoken with Trump since the election …

Donald Trump's trade team has based their analysis on a remarkably silly mistake  —  There's a smart critique of current trade policy out there, and this isn't it.  —  Donald Trump gives every indication of wanting to govern like a conventional conservative Republican on the vast majority of domestic issues.

Conway: Trump rattled Hillary Clinton with Bill Clinton's accusers  —  's campaign manager says Trump unnerved Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton  —  by promoting women who have accused her husband of sexual misconduct.  —  Trump brought three women who have accused Bill Clinton

Legislators criticize UW-Madison professor's course on race, tweets about shooting of officers  —  A Republican lawmaker called for UW-Madison to cancel a planned course on racism and fire its professor for posting tweets the legislator said condoned violence against police officers …

Mississippi Church Member Charged in ‘Vote Trump’ Arson  —  A Mississippi man with a prior criminal record was arrested Wednesday in the burning of an African-American church that was spray-painted with the words “Vote Trump,” and the church's bishop said the man is a member of the congregation.

After meeting with Trump, Boeing CEO relents on cost of Air Force One  —  “Cancel the order!”  Donald Trump, the incoming president of the United States, tweeted ominously about a contract with Boeing to build Air Force One, the state-of-the-art airplanes he and future presidents rely on.

Conservatives target red-state Democrats to speed Trump's nominations  —  The prospect of brutal confirmation hearings has Republicans targeting red-state Democrats in hopes of softening opposition to some of Donald Trump's most conservative Cabinet nominees — from Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions.

REPORT: Passengers on Delta Flight Disputing Adam Saleh's Story About Phone Call  —  Someone else on the same Delta flight as YouTube prankster/hoaxer Adam Saleh told a reporter Wednesday that those on the plane say he did not make a phone call to his mother, supposedly the reason Saleh was booted from the flight.

Delta reviewing circumstances surrounding removal of passenger from departing Heathrow flight  —  We take all allegations of discrimination seriously and we are gathering all of the facts before jumping to any conclusion.  Our culture requires treating everyone with respect.

Trump to Name Carl Icahn as Adviser on Regulatory Overhaul  —  Billionaire investor already has helped with search for new head of Securities and Exchange Commission  —  Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is expected to be named special adviser to the president on overhauling federal regulations …

Sources: Jared Kushner Quietly Tries to Sell New York Observer  —  According to insiders, Kushner has been quietly shopping the Observer to potential buyers.  —  Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Met Gala, May 2016.  —  Jared Kushner appears to be ready to pick up sticks and move to Washington …

Trump posse browbeats Hill Republicans  —  In early December, Rep. Bill Flores made what seemed like an obvious observation to a roomful of conservatives at a conference in Washington.  Some of Donald Trump's proposals, the Texas Republican cautioned, “are not going to line …

Germany is facing a ticking time bomb of rage  —  I've learned that it's best not to say anything about a terrorist atrocity on social media, especially not if it confirms one's political prejudices.  It just looks crass, or it has when I've done it.  Try not to say anything profound either …

Final tally shows Trump lost popular vote by 2.8 million - but he BEAT Clinton by 3 million votes outside of California and New York  — Clinton won California by 4.2 million votes and New York by 1.6 million, running up the score in places where she would have won no matter what

Percentage of Young Americans Living With Parents Rises to 75-Year High  —  Household formations by millennials lag behind other economic recoveries; high rents, mortgage standards cited  —  Almost 40% of young Americans were living with their parents, siblings or other relatives in 2015 …

Tunisian suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack faced past German terror probe, official says  —  BERLIN — The prime suspect sought in the deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market — a Tunisian migrant — was the subject of a terror probe in Germany earlier this year and was not deported following …

Poll Documents:  —  Press Release: Voters Expect Trump to Upend Obama Accomplishments; President-Elect's Business Conflicts and Russian Hacking Seen as Issues  —  Statement of Methodology: This survey of 1,000 likely voters was conducted between December 14 and December 18, 2016 …

Conservatism in the Era of Trump  —  Where does the Right go from here?  —  Mick Mulvaney's friends in the House Freedom Caucus couldn't believe what they were hearing.  —  It was the Monday night following Election Day, and lawmakers were trickling back into Washington to resume their congressional duties.

The failed electoral-college rebellion bodes ill for future elections  —  Efforts to spurn Donald Trump in the electoral college may have unsavoury consequences  —  THE last-ditch effort by some Democrats to thwart a Donald Trump presidency ended in a fizzle on December 19th.

Walmart pulls ‘Bulletproof’ Black Lives Matter items after police object  —  Last-minute shoppers, you still have time  —  Walmart has agreed to stop selling t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts online that read “Bulletproof.  Black Lives Matter.”  —  The national Fraternal Order of Police wrote …