The Wisconsin Republican must now win a floor vote in January among all 435 House members.
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AAA predicting biggest Thanksgiving travel rush in 9 years
The auto club says it expects a nearly 2 percent increase in the number of Americans traveling at least 50 miles.
More ousted from transition team as Trump loyalists consolidate control
Criticism of some potential Cabinet appointees increases as several national security advisers, including candidates for CIA director and secretary of state, are let go or leave on their own.
With Ivanka’s jewelry ad, Trump companies begin to seek profit from election result
Ethics advisers have voiced concerns over the unprecedented conflicts of interest that could arise from the soon-to-be first family’s empire of real estate, luxury goods and licensing deals.
Vermont farm says thousands of its turkeys died from disease
Stonewood Farm says it will process only half the usual amount of turkeys after a bout of fowl cholera.
NYPD boosts security for Thanksgiving parade after threat
A magazine published by the Islamic State calls the annual parade an ‘excellent target.’
Obama offers Greeks reassurance about U.S. commitment to NATO
Despite the U.S. election, the Greek government has pinned its hopes on the U.S. president to help persuade its more reluctant international creditors to grant it debt relief.
Global court cites abuses by U.S. in Afghan war
The prosecutor’s report raises the possibility that American citizens could be indicted for war crimes.
Police relax hiring standards to attract more officers
The changes aim to deal with less interest in a job with low pay and the chance of getting killed.
New Zealand launches operation to rescue stranded tourists
Hundreds remain trapped in the coastal town of Kaikoura after a powerful earthquake struck Monday.