On the final day of 2016, President-elect Donald Trump sent a New Year’s message of “love!” on Twitter, including to his “many enemies” and everyone who has “lost so badly.” The tweet came after another that praised Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for not launching a tit-for-tat sanctions to respond to those issued by US President Barack Obama’s administration this week in retaliation for Russia’s suspected election-related hacking.
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Before-and-after photos show how dramatically presidents have…
The inaugural portrait of President Obama captures a still youthful man; his face and forehead are free from wrinkles as the new leader stares confidently into the camera. The inaugural portrait of President Obama captures a still youthful man; his face and forehead are free from wrinkles as the new leader stares confidently into the camera.
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Although outside groups can exercise some oversight, the unsettling truth is that, to a considerable degree, the watchers must be able to watch themselves.” Nick Gillespie “Out of Sight, Out of Hand?” “Americans have always had mixed feelings about psychoactive substances.
The Dow’s Worst Day in 2016
Yet the year was also chock-full of major events, and many of them roiled the financial markets from time to time. In terms of the largest fall between market closes on consecutive days, the Dow’s worst day of the year came on June 24, when the Brexit decision for the U.K. to leave the European Union sent the average down 610 points.
‘This is borderline treasonous’: Liberal activists accuse…
Liberal activists turned to Twitter to suggest President-elect Donald Trump was nearing the line of treason with his Friday praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I don’t think Trump committed treason with this tweet, but he’s in the neighborhood,” wrote Judd Legum , the editor of ThinkProgress.
Resolutions for Trump and Congress
In the spirit of New Year’s, here are four resolutions for President-elect Trump and Congress that will enable them to really make America great again: Resolutions for Trump and Congress In the spirit of New Year’s, here are four resolutions for President-elect Trump and Congress that will enable them to really make America great again: Check out this story on jacksonsun.com: In the spirit of New Year’s, here are four resolutions for President-elect Trump and Congress that will enable them to really make America great again: 1. Audit the Feda .and then end it: The Federal Reserve Bank’s easy money polices have eroded the American people’s standard of living and facilitated the growth of the welfare-warfare state.
McCain calls for sanctions on Russia over election actions
U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., center, speaks as U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., left, and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, listen during the meeting with Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite at the President palace in Vilnius,… Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite, right, welcomes U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz. during a welcome ceremony in the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.
The White House throws cold water on Trump’s suggestion that…
President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump spoke in what was described as a “positive” phone call on Wednesday, the White House announced in a statement. “Today’s call, like the others since the election, was positive and focused on continuing a smooth and effective transition,” the White House said in the statement.
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George Primentas from London is behind The Missing Graph. He tells us that he’s been designing infographics inspired by business news since October.
State, Casey try to keep broadband money in Pa.
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Trump Takes Credit for Holiday Spending, Swipes at Obama, U.N. in Post-Christmas Tweets
While much of the U.S. and the markets enjoyed a post-holiday break on Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump used his favorite means of communication, Twitter, to take credit for the stock market bounce and holiday sales and to wag his finger at the United Nations and President Barack Obama. In a tweet, Trump claimed “there was no hope” before he won the election in November, and that now the market has jumped 10% and Christmas spending is over $1 trillion.
Praxair facilities in western New York to remain open
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says Praxair has committed to preserve its facilities in that region of the state, where it employs more than 1,000 workers. The New York Democrat says Praxair will preserve its entire work force after completing a merger with a German firm.
GOP Fury Over Energy Confronts Reality of Congress’ Snail Pace
Republicans who have vowed to roll back dozens of Obama-era coal, climate and energy regulations are up against a harsh reality: There isn’t enough time to kill them all. A packed congressional calendar and the challenge of assembling a coalition to vote down each measure will force lawmakers to pick their targets.
Pipeline uncertainty illustrates broader concerns for tribes
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama tips he hat as he stands with Brian Cladoosby, President of National Congress of American Indians, at the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington.
Trump to Dissolve Foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve his charitable foundation amid efforts to eliminate any conflicts of interest before he takes office next month. The revelation comes as the New York attorney general’s office investigates the foundation following media reports that foundation spending went to benefit Trump’s campaign.
Allow state to use federal funds to expand broadband
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Congressman wants FDA to take action against ‘fake milk’
In this Feb. 11, 2009, file photo, a shopper looks over the milk aisle at the Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, Vt. U.S. Reps.
Giuliani Says No to Trump to Focus on Global Cyber Security
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani on immigration, the fight against terrorism, his decision not to join President-elect Donald Trump's administration and cyber security. Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani says he is not interested in being a part of President-elect Donald Trump’s Administration.
5 China says it will cooperate with Trump but warns on Taiwan
China has warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other’s “core interests.” Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s remarks Thursday appeared to underscore that China’s position on Taiwan is non-negotiable, weeks after President-elect Donald Trump suggested he could re-evaluate U.S. policy on Taiwan.
Mylan, Teva Led Peers in – Anomalous’ Price Moves, Study Says
About one in 19 generic drugs sold in the U.S. during the past three years have undergone major price hikes that may be consistent with collusion, according to a wide-ranging study that comes in the middle of a sprawling Justice Department investigation into pharmaceutical price-fixing. Fideres Partners LLP, a London-based consultancy that works with law firms to bring litigation against companies, reported “anomalous pricing patterns” in scores of generic drugs sold in the U.S. from 2013 to 2016.
Clinton Ends Up With 2.9 Million More Votes Than Trump
Hillary Clinton received the most votes of any losing presidential candidate in U.S. history, according to the final and certified election results announced late Wednesday. Clinton ended up with 65,844,954 votes compared to Donald Trump’s 62,979,879 , beating the president-elect by 2.9 million votes.
Net Neutrality Rule to Get Scrutiny From FCC Republicans ‘Soon’
Republicans poised to control the Federal Communications Commission next month said they’d revisit the net neutrality regulation “as soon as possible,” laying out plans to address a rule they’ve opposed and that Democrats support. The statement Monday from Commissioners Ajit Pai and Michael O’Rielly indicates that opponents of the rule such as top broadband providers AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. may not need to wait for Congress to grapple with the regulation that requires equal treatment of web traffic.
El-Erian Says Sustaining Trump Rally Depends on Germany, China
The global stock surge tied to Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. has a better chance of enduring if the president-elect can coax nations such as Germany, Japan and China to embrace reforms, said Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz SE’s chief economic adviser. “In order for this Trump rally to be sustained, it’s not just about implementing policies at home,” El-Erian said Tuesday in an interview on Bloomberg Television.
Obama Said to Use 1953 Law to Restrict Offshore Oil Drilling
President Barack Obama is preparing to block the sale of new offshore drilling rights in most of the U.S. Arctic and parts of the Atlantic, a move that could indefinitely restrict oil production there, according to people familiar with the decision. Obama will invoke a provision in a 1953 law that gives him wide latitude to withdraw U.S. waters from future oil and gas leasing, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.
Obama Said to Use 1953 Law to Block Drilling in Arctic, Atlantic
President Barack Obama is preparing to block the sale of new offshore drilling rights in much of the U.S. Arctic and parts of the Atlantic, a move that could indefinitely restrict oil production there, according to two people familiar with the decision. Obama will invoke a provision in a 1953 law that gives him wide latitude to withdraw U.S. waters from future oil and gas leasing, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.
Obama Sets Up Water Clash With Mining Rule Trump Opposes
The Obama administration issued new regulations to protect streams and groundwater from coal mining, which congressional Republicans swiftly vowed to reverse. The industry says the U.S. Interior Department’s so-called stream protection rule will strand billions of dollars worth of coal in the ground.
Net Neutrality Rule to Get Scrutiny From FCC Republicans – Soon’
Republicans poised to control the Federal Communications Commission next month said they’d revisit the net neutrality regulation “as soon as possible,” laying out plans to address a rule they’ve opposed and that Democrats support. The statement Monday from Commissioners Ajit Pai and Michael O’Rielly indicates that opponents of the rule such as top broadband providers AT&T Inc. and Comcast Corp. may not need to wait for Congress to grapple with the regulation that requires equal treatment of web traffic.
With No Remaining Governors, the U.S. Postal Service Delivers Itself Into Uncharted Waters
You could soon have a legitimate reason for why those cards and packages never got to where they were supposed to go. A governance crisis has put a big question mark on the future of the United States Postal Service just in time for the holiday mail season, which is expected to peak Monday as Americans scramble to send off millions of greeting cards, letters, and packages ahead of holiday shipping deadlines later this week.
Paulson Advantage Said to Pare Loss With Fannie-Freddie Rally
John Paulson trimmed the double-digit losses in one of his main hedge funds last month thanks to a stake in government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that surged on the back of the U.S. presidential election. Paulson & Co.’
Senator: Exploding e-cigarette recalls need to be considered
In this April 23, 2014 file photo, E-cigarettes appear on display at Vape store in Chicago. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette batteries and devices that explode and … catch fire, injuring users.
Whitney Tilson Doesn’t Trust – Trump Rally,’ Expects Volatility
Kase Capital Management founder Whitney Tilson says about 60 percent of his assets are sitting in cash amid a rally that has added about $1.6 trillion to U.S. share prices since Election Day. “A lot of volatility” is in store for the market when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he said.
Giuliani Withdraws Consideration for Position in Trump Administration
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has removed his name from consideration for a position in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration, the Trump transition team said on Friday. Giuliani, once considered a possible choice as Trump’s secretary of state, had told the Republican of his decision during a meeting on Nov. 29, the team said in a statement.