Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Read more on NPR

Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer. Read more on NPR

Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ hits another pop chart milestone “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches. Read more on NPR

“I was shocked.” Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump’s attorney general Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them. Read more on NPR

Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general pick President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for one of the biggest jobs in his new administration: attorney general. And for that job, Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Read more on NPR