Trump deepens Goldman ties as he builds out economic team

In the heat of the presidential campaign, Donald Trump accused primary rival Ted Cruz of being controlled by Goldman Sachs because his wife, Heidi, previously worked for the Wall Street giant. He slammed Hillary Clinton for receiving speaking fees from the bank.

Trump jovially rejoins campaign trail, tosses hat to a fan

Appearing jovial and relaxed, Donald Trump plunged back into election politics Friday, a full month after he won the presidency, enthusiastically prodding Louisiana Republicans to turn out for Saturday's Senate runoff election and protect the party's 52-48 margin in Washington. Addressing a large crowd at an airport hangar, at one point he tossed his trademark "Make America Great Again" hat to a supporter.

The Latest: Trump spent far less than Clinton in final weeks

Donald Trump's campaign spent about $94 million in its final push for the White House, new fundraising reports show. The Republican continued his campaign-long trend of spending far less than Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Trump announces Japanese telecom company will invest $50 billion and 50,000 jobs in the U.S.

Not only is this good news, notes Ben Shapiro , it comes without any strong-arming like we saw in the Carrier deal. In the Carrier deal, Trump cudgeled Carrier into accepting a $7 million tax incentive in return for a $65 million operating loss by threatening Carrier's parent company with the loss of billions of dollars in federal contracts.

Senate Bill Would Let Wells Fargo Customers Sue in Court, Bypass Arbitration

Legislation introduced by two Democratic lawmakers on Thursday would allow Wells Fargo & Co. customers to go to court, instead of private arbitration, to resolve claims about accounts opened without authorization, according to a media release.

Mnuchin to See Early If Treasury’s Spotlight Flatters or Blinds

U.S. Treasury Secretary-nominee Steven Mnuchin says he's qualified for the job based on years of success in the world of private finance. Entering the public stage, where unforgiving global markets and partisan wrangling await him, the political newcomer will find out within his first few days whether he's ready.

Steven Mnuchin will be the next Treasury secretary. Photo: Bloomberg

Mnuchin had long been considered a top contender for the Treasury post but his selection runs counter to the anti-establishment rhetoric of the Trump campaign US president-elect Donald Trump's naming of veteran Wall Street banker and hedge-fund manager Steve Mnuchin to be the next Treasury secretary quickly turned into a polarising appointment as financiers cheered the selection while watchdog groups warned that it could lead to roll-backs of crucial post-crisis regulations. Mnuchin, who was a Goldman Sachs partner before starting Dune Capital Management and later running Pasadena lender OneWest Bank, confirmed the appointment in an early morning appearance on CNBC.

REPORT: Trump is considering Goldman Sachs president Gary Cohn…

President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about naming Gary Cohn, the president and COO of Goldman Sachs, to a role in his administration, Politico's Ben White and Jake Sherman reported Wednesday. The role could be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the report.

Treliant Risk Advisors Expands Senior Advisory Board Adding Bank Executive and Attorney John P. Carey

Treliant Risk Advisors announced today that John P. Carey has joined the firm's Senior Advisory Board. John has held a broad mix of senior business, regulatory, legal, corporate governance, compliance, and management roles in major consumer financial services companies, in government, and at a national law firm.

Trump cabinet: Mnuchin chosen for Treasury, Ross for commerce

Trump's transition team on Wednesday reportedly appointed two moguls - including another New York City billionaire - to the businessman-turned-President's White House team. The team chose Steven Mnuchin, a 53-year-old banker and film producer, to serve as Treasury secretary, according to the Associated Press.

Treasury nominee Mnuchin was Trumpa s top fundraiser

Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump's expected choice to be the nation's 77th treasury secretary, has had a long history as a successful financial executive and a shorter but significant period in a job that ushered him into Trump's inner circle: head of Trump's campaign finance operation. When Mnuchin, 53, was chosen by Trump as his national finance director in May, he told The Associated Press that the two men had been friends for 15 years.

Treasury nominee Mnuchin was Trump’s top fundraiser

Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump's expected choice to be the nation's 77th treasury secretary, has had a long history as a successful financial executive and a shorter but significant period in a job that ushered him into Trump's inner circle: head of Trump's campaign finance operation. When Mnuchin, 53, was chosen by Trump as his national finance director in May, he told The Associated Press that the two men had been friends for 15 years.

Trump turns to Washington lawyer to navigate legal, ethics issues

McGahn, a former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, had been the chief counsel of the Trump campaign and was one of the few members of the Republican establishment to embrace the outsider candidate. While Trump during his campaign frequently promised to "drain the swamp" of the political establishment in Washington, McGahn has an extensive history in the capital, especially in conservative politics.

Report: Democrat Harold Ford Jr. Considered for Trump Post

Ford served five terms in Congress from 1997 to 2007 following the retirement of his father Harold Ford Sr., who had served the same district since 1983. He currently lives in New York and works for Morgan Stanley, but is a frequent guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," where he offers political commentary.

Political EmpireRead a list of campaign expenses paid back by Duncan Hunter

Hunter's campaign treasurer sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission detailing the expenses covered by Hunter's repayment for expenses "inadvertently charged on the campaign card." They include: Hunter has taken responsibility for the expenses in question and said that systems are now in place "to ensure errors are not repeated."