Cuba is hemorrhaging people as the economy falters. Now, the country is coming under fresh political pressure as one of the government’s archrivals is poised to start calling foreign-policy shots in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump has so far picked five Republican members of the U.S. Congress to join his administration, at least temporarily whittling away at the narrow majorities his party will hold in the Senate and House of Representatives.

Donald Trump is quickly building his administration for his second term. Several top jobs have been filled so far.

To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks keep getting more outlandish, which may be part of the point. Attorney general? Rep. Matt Gaetz, the right-wing provocateur who is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of sexual misconduct.

President-elect Trump's swift Cabinet picks are a reflection of his vow to put "America first" after his election win gave him a "mandate" to implement change, says the transition team.

Donald Trump said he would staff his second White House differently. His early selections make clear how much loyalty matters this time.