Mississippi Governor Won't Rule Out Taking Trump Appointment
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday that he's not actively seeking an appointment in the Donald Trump administration, but said it might be difficult to turn down the president-elect.
Markets Recover Somewhat After Trump Speech, World Markets Still Uncertain
LONDON (AP) — Conciliatory comments from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the aftermath of his stunning victory over Hillary Clinton helped global stock markets recover a large chunk of their earlier losses Wednesday.
AP Editor's Note: Trump's Promises
While a lot of his agenda will be a hard sell, he won't have the excuse used by many presidents whose promises have fallen short — a Congress in the hands of the opposing party. Trump will take office with a unified government, both the Senate and House under Republican control.
President-Elect Trump Urges Americans: 'Come Together As One People'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump claimed his place Wednesday as America's 45th president, an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.
Mississippi's Hood Asks Court to Legalize Online Sales Tax
Mississippi's attorney general is signing up for a court challenge to overturn a federal ban of online sales taxes.
Presidential Choice Tops Ballot for Mississippi Voters
Mississippi voters are making their choice for president Tuesday, with Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton seeking the state's six electoral votes.
Mississippi Lawmakers Seek Comment on School Funding Formula
Top lawmakers are seeking public comments on Mississippi's system of school funding.
Voting in Mississippi? Take Photo ID to the Polls
Mississippi voters must show a driver's license or other photo identification before casting a ballot in the presidential race.
Jury Selection Halted in Charleston Church Shooting
Jury selection was halted before it began Monday in the federal case of a white man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners, with the judge holding a hearing closed to everyone but the defendant and his own lawyers.
Janet Reno, Former US Attorney General, Dies at Age 78
Shy and admittedly awkward, Janet Reno became a blunt prosecutor and the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general and was also the epicenter of a relentless series of political storms, from the deadly raid on the Branch Davidian compound at Waco, Texas, to the seizure of 5-year-old Cuban immigrant Elian Gonzalez.
Delay Threatens Tax Benefit as Kemper Plant Nears $7 Billion
Mississippi Power Co. now says it won't complete its Kemper County power plant until the end of the year, a delay of a month that pushes the price tag up by $25 million to nearly $7 billion.
Clinton Goes for Uplift, Trump Goes After Her on Final Day
Furiously campaigning to the last, Hillary Clinton tried Monday to emerge from the cloud of suspicion that has followed her campaign and close her historic bid with a call for unity and hope. Donald Trump vowed not to make it easy.
Confusion, Obstacles Raise Voting Concerns in Some States
More than a dozen states have enacted tougher requirements for registering and voting since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a key provision of the Voting Rights Act three years ago.
FBI's Comey Walks Back His October Surprise: No New Evidence in E-mail Review
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lifting the cloud he placed over Hillary Clinton, FBI Director James Comey said Sunday there is no evidence in newly discovered emails to warrant criminal charges against the Democratic presidential nominee — just two days before Americans choose their 45th commander in chief.
Mississippi Leaders Seek Medal of Freedom for Medgar Evers
All members of Mississippi's congressional delegation are asking the president to bestow the nation's highest peacetime civilian honor on slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers.