Mr. Obama said that he personally told Mr. Putin to knock it off and vows to retaliate. But the Obama presidency is coming to an end and his successor still won't accept that Russia is guilty of tampering with U.S. elections. But president-elect Donald Trump is accepting the thanks of those who voted for him.
John S. DickersonFor the last 60 years, dictator Fidel Castro was America's most persistent adversary. Although Castro formally handed off to his brother, Raul, eight years ago, the communist leader was a symbolic force in Cuba and around the world.
John S. DickersonWhen people try to stop free speech, stop people from talking, it creates pressure in the system that might cause people to act out.
John S. DickersonOne of the things that voters have said about Donald Trump, since he has no government experience, is that he will be able to surround himself with good advisers.
John S. Dickerson