The Latest: Trump to name secretary of state pick Tuesday
Trump revealed his plans Monday night on Twitter. His search for the country's top diplomat has stretched out in a highly public fashion for weeks.
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Law officers ask Obama for help policing pipeline protests
A dozen law enforcement officials in North Dakota are imploring President Barack Obama in a letter to send federal officers to help local police during protests against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline, citing costs, fatigue and a growing fear of vigilante justice. The officials asked Obama for 100 Border Patrol agents and members of the U.S. Marshals Service Special Operations Group, along with an unspecified amount of financial assistance, saying they've been "completely and utterly abandoned" by the federal government.
Why Trump can break his promises and still win
Donald Trump's Cabinet is slowly taking shape, and its members seem to represent an incoherent mix of ideologies. On the one side, there are radical figures like Steve Bannon whose views on race and immigration are far outside the Republican mainstream.
Sen. Casey calls for federal investigation intoCDC emails on Legionnaires outbreak
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said today he will ask for a formal federal inquiry into how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handled its investigation of the 2012 Legionnaires' outbreak at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, following publication of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's two-part series that raised questions about possible bias by federal officials. "It is of great concern to me and should be to anyone interested in this that there could be bias in the CDC's results in this investigation" of the Pittsburgh VA Legionnaires' outbreak, Mr. Casey said.
Trump’s criticism of Russia hacking claim could haunt him
Donald Trump held firm Monday to his skepticism of the huge intelligence apparatus he's about to inherit, doubting anew the CIA conclusion that Russia tried to hack its way into tipping the U.S. election his way. Trump emphasized that he does not accept the conclusion that the Kremlin tried to disrupt the election in his favour, an idea he dismissed as "ridiculous" over the weekend.
Conway accuses Wall Street Journal editor of ‘sexist’ tweet against Fiorina
Kellyanne Conway, adviser and former campaign manager for President-elect Trump, accused a Wall Street Journal editor of sexism for a message he posted on Twitter. The editor, Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal, weighed in Monday on former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina meeting earlier in the day with Trump in New York.
Sen. Casey calls for federal investigation into CDC emails on Legionnaires’ outbreak
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said today he will ask for a formal federal inquiry into how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handled its investigation of the 2012 Legionnaires' outbreak at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, following publication of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's two-part series that raised questions about possible bias by federal officials. "It is of great concern to me and should be to anyone interested in this that there could be bias in the CDC's results in this investigation" of the Pittsburgh VA Legionnaires' outbreak, Mr. Casey said.
Now Trump gives Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn the job as his top economic adviser
Cohn will also be the director of the National Economic Council, according to a memo sent out by the Trump transition team This nomination comes after Trump selected a 17-year veteran of the Wall Street mega-bank to head his treasury department Another member of the Goldman Sachs team was officially offered a Trump administration job, with the transition team announcing today that Gary Cohn, the bank's president and COO, would become Donald Trump's top economic adviser. Cohn will be the assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic, a release from the transition team said.
Is Hillary Clinton Trying To Question The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump Winning?
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and John Podesta arrive for a portrait unveiling ceremony for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., last week. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call,Inc. hide caption Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and John Podesta arrive for a portrait unveiling ceremony for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., last week.
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President-elect Donald Trump's political movement has the right to be in power. He won his Electoral College delegates fair and square.
Top GOP leader: Senate to probe reports of Russia hacking
The top Senate Republican said Monday that Congress will investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump, an intelligence conclusion that the incoming commander in chief has called "ridiculous." Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that an inquiry would be conducted by the Senate intelligence panel.
Tillerson choice for State Department raises questions of corporate vs. national interest
ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson speaks during the IHS CERAWeek 2015 energy conference in Houston, Texas April 21, 2015. REUTERS/Daniel Kramer/File Photo The central question facing Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Rex Tillerson if he becomes U.S. secretary of state is whether a lifelong oil man with close ties to Russia can pivot from advancing corporate interests to serving the national interest.
Obama Orders Investigation Into Election-Related Hacking Attacks
President Barack Obama has directed U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct an investigation into hacking attacks related to the U.S. election and issue a report before he leaves office next month, White House counterterrorism adviser Lisa Monaco said. The report, which will be provided to Congress but not necessarily made public, will examine what impact hacking by Russia may have had on the election last month, Monaco said Friday at a breakfast in Washington hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.
No, Big Data Didn’t Win the U.S. Election
One of the most enjoyable parts of the fallout from a big political upset is the victory dance of those who claim they brought it about. In the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory, a legend is being built around London-based Cambridge Analytica, which advised Trump's campaign using "big data" -- one of the most magical phrases in tech.
Trump Terrifies Mixed Immigrant FamiliesBy Center for Public Integrity
Many U.S. citizens have spouses or parents who are undocumented. Under Trump, they fear they will be forced to choose between splitting up the family or leaving the country.
Japan denies Chinese claim of dangerous fighter-jet conduct
Immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, but were protected from deportation by President Barack Obama, are being warned by some advocates to make sure they are not traveling abroad when... Immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, but were protected from deportation by President Barack Obama, are being warned by some advocates to make sure they are not traveling abroad when Donald Trump... The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he only fired because the popular... A former JetBlue flight attendant accused of trying to sneak a suitcase full of cocaine through Los Angeles International Airport and making a dramatic dash to escape is set to plead guilty in the case in federal... A former JetBlue flight ... (more)
Social Democrats easily win Romania parliamentary elections
Two exit polls give Romania's left-leaning Socia... . A woman casts her vote in Sintesti, Romania, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016.
Position Taken? Transition sources say Trump will nominate ExxonMobil …
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, according to two sources close to the transition. The sources warned that nothing is official until the president-elect announces it, which is likely to come over the next few days.
Fashion expert Sarah Mower says buy a cape
Homeowner adds hilarious 'Mission: Impossible' music to CCTV footage of foiled burglary that shows idiot suspect getting busted by Dallas police REVEALED: Clueless Saddam Hussein 'was cut off from his own government for final years' as it emerges the dictator 'whined about cuts and bruises' during his capture Teen, 19, whose foot was blown off by a homemade explosive in Central Park finally wins battle with insurer to cover prosthetic leg - but they refuse to pay for his wheelchair Chris Christie WAS offered jobs in the Trump administration - but refused them because he wasn't the attorney general pick Donald Trump will live in the White House - and wants daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner to join him in Washington 'I'm a smart person.
Senator Warren, Mayor Walsh speak at interfaith event at mosque
Men, women, and children of many faiths and backgrounds gathered Sunday evening to pray, share personal stories, and pledge to stand together against a wave of incivility, hate speech, and violence that has followed the November presidential election. The crowd, estimated by organizers at 2,600, packed the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in Roxbury to hear the voices of clergy and political leaders - including Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Senator Elizabeth Warren - but also everyday citizens.