Ambassadors in some of the most desirable foreign capitals such as London and Paris have been told they must end their service immediately on Jan. 20, with “no exceptions,” State Department officials confirmed Thursday. The unusually stern and specific directive to “political” ambassadors – often presidential donors and friends – came at the behest of the incoming Trump administration, two officials said.
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U.S. spy chief ‘resolute’ on Russia cyber attack, differs with Trump
The top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday he was “even more resolute” in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats during the 2016 election campaign, rebuking persistent skepticism from Republican President-elect Donald Trump about whether Moscow was involved. James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, said he had a very high level of confidence that Russia hacked Democratic Party and campaign staff email, and disseminated propaganda and fake news aimed at the Nov. 8 election.
Trump Voter, You Aren’t Racist? Prove ItBy Keli Goff
Trump voters who say ‘Not me!’ when racism charges fly should see the new film about the three black women at NASA-and how John Glenn treats them-and contemplate its lessons. Since the election a seemingly never-ending debate has raged between those who voted for Donald Trump and those who did not.
China Said to Mull Scrutiny of U.S. Firms Amid Trump Tension
China is prepared to step up its scrutiny of U.S. companies in the event President-elect Donald Trump takes punitive measures against Chinese goods and triggers a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies after he takes office, according to people familiar with the matter. The options include subjecting well-known U.S. companies or ones that have large Chinese operations to tax or antitrust probes, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.
Intelligence Chiefs ‘Stand More Resolutely’ Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking
Intelligence agency leaders repeated their determination Thursday that only “the senior most officials” in Russia could have authorized recent hacks into the U.S. electoral and political system. The director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, affirmed an Oct. 7 joint statement from 17 intelligence agencies that the Russian government directed the election interference – and went further.
Tough challenge for Trump: Getting more men back to work
In this Sept. 3, 2014 file photo, people wait in line to sign up for unemployment in Atlantic City, N.J. The proportion of men in their prime working years who have a job has been steadily declining _ and holding back the United States’ growth potential.
US auto sales hit a record 17.55M in 2016, led by SUVs
Six Mexican veterinarians who say they were recruited to work as animal scientists at an Idaho dairy farm have filed a federal human trafficking lawsuit against the dairy’s owners and the lawyer who arranged… Six Mexican veterinarians who say they were recruited to work at an Idaho dairy farm as animal scientists have filed a federal human trafficking lawsuit against the dairy’s owners and the lawyer who arranged work… U.S. consumers bought a record number of new cars and trucks in 2016. A repeat performance in 2017 could be a tall order.
Trump to tap Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to head SEC
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission , according to Sean Spicer, a spokesman for Trump’s transition team. As chair of the SEC, which polices Wall Street and the financial markets, Clayton would play a key role in Trump’s efforts to usher in a period of deregulation, including undoing parts of 2010’s financial reform legislation, known as the Dodd-Frank Act.
Trump tariff on GM would violate NAFTA, but that may not stop him
In another tweet targeting GM, President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to slap a tax on the U.S. automaker for importing compact cars to the U.S. from Mexico. But GM makes the vast majority of compact Chevrolet Cruzes at a sprawling factory complex in Lordstown, Ohio, near Cleveland.
Pence: Trump has ‘healthy skepticism’ of Russian hacking reports
Vice President-elect Mike Pence said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump’s move to question U.S. intelligence agency claims that the Russia was responsible for the pre-election hacking of Democratic emails. “The president-elect has expressed his very sincere and healthy American skepticism about intelligence conclusions,” Pence said following a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday.
Trump Slams Delay in ‘Intelligence’ Briefing on Russian Hacking
President-elect Donald Trump said the “intelligence” briefing he was to have with Obama administration officials was moved to Friday – noting “perhaps more time needed to build a case.” The “Intelligence” briefing on so-called “Russian hacking” was delayed until Friday, perhaps more time needed to build a case.
The Democratic Party Line That Could Torch Civil Liberties… and Maybe Help Blow Up the World
Many top Democrats are stoking a political firestorm. We keep hearing that Russia attacked democracy by hacking into Democratic officials’ emails and undermining Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
3 Questions for Rick Perry, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Um…
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry meets with president-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower December 12, 2016 in New York. Rick Perry is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Energy, a government agency that seemingly annoyed Perry so much that, in 2011, he boasted that he would abolish it, if elected president.
Trump Said to Pick Lighthizer for U.S. Trade Representative
Lawyer Robert Lighthizer, who was deputy trade representative during the Reagan administration, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Trade Representative office, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Lighthizer, a partner at the Washington offices of law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, has focused on traditional trade litigation, policy advice and legislative initiatives for a roster of large U.S. corporations and coalitions, according to the firm’s website.
Donald Trump, hacking expert
So now Donald Trump is a hacking expert? After all of this time saying that he and no one else knows what is going on, that has changed 180 degrees to being a cyber security expert? Is this another sales pitch or is this the real deal? Apparently Mr. Trump feels he knows more than all of America’s intelligence agencies. In fact, Mr. Trump has continually defended Russian espionage while lambasting the US intelligence agencies who have unanimously reported Russian hacking in the last election.
The Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump expresses doubts over Russia cyberattack accusations
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he wanted to press U.S. intelligence agencies to make sure they are correct in asserting that Russia was behind a cyberattack aimed at disrupting the 2016 presidential race. In a brief exchange with reporters on New Year’s Eve at his home in Palm Beach, Fla., Trump said that the intelligence community has been wrong before.
Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Won’t Say Whether Russia Was Behind The DNC Hack
Donald Trump’s press secretary repeatedly refused to say whether the president-elect believes Russia was behind the hack of Democratic National Committee emails during the 2016 presidential race. Trump’s initial response to the sanctions was that “it’s time for our country to move onto bigger and better things.”
Obama leaves Trump with difficult decision on Russian hacking sanctions
President Barack Obama is forcing his successor Donald Trump into a difficult choice: reverse the sanctions the departing president just imposed on Russia for hacking the U.S. election or put at risk his campaign vow to improve relations with Vladimir Putin. Hours after Obama imposed penalties on Russian agencies, individuals and companies and ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian operatives Thursday, Trump issued a terse statement far milder than his previous assertions that Democratic emails may well have been stolen and leaked by “somebody sitting on their bed that weighs 400 pounds.”
What’s the diplomatic message behind Kremlin’s largesse?
There appeared to be two separate messages coming out of the Kremlin on Friday, when Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that 31 American diplomats would be expelled as retaliation — and then Russian President Vladimir Putin announced no U.S. diplomats would be ousted. Lavrov’s announcement of a tit-for-tat expulsion — President Obama said on Thursday that 35 Russian diplomats would be expelled from the U.S. — is a common practice that goes back to the Cold War.
What’s the diplomatic message behind Kremlin’s largesse?
There appeared to be two separate messages coming out of the Kremlin on Friday, when Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that 31 American diplomats would be expelled as retaliation — and then Russian President Vladimir Putin announced no U.S. diplomats would be ousted. Lavrov’s announcement of a tit-for-tat expulsion — President Obama said on Thursday that 35 Russian diplomats would be expelled from the U.S. — is a common practice that goes back to the Cold War.
U.S. Said to Plan Release of Evidence Showing Russian Hacking
The FBI and Homeland Security Department will release a report Thursday with technical evidence intended to prove Russia’s military and civilian intelligence services were behind hacking attacks during this year’s presidential campaign, according to a U.S. official. The documentation will be offered in tandem with sanctions that the Obama administration announced Thursday in retaliation for the breach of Democratic National Committee e-mails as Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump were campaigning for the White House.
Trump Says He’ll Weigh Intelligence Findings on Russian Hacking
President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll meet next week with U.S. intelligence officials to discuss their findings that Russia hacked Democratic Party e-mails to meddle in the 2016 election, signaling a possible shift from his previous dismissals of Russian involvement. In his first statement following President Barack Obama’s action on Thursday to sanction Russian intelligence officials and agencies for the hacking, Trump released a statement, saying, “It’s time for our country to move on to bigger and better things.
Trump Says He’ll Weigh Intelligence Findings on Russian Hacking
President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll meet next week with U.S. intelligence officials to discuss their findings that Russia hacked Democratic Party e-mails to meddle in the 2016 election, signaling a possible shift from his previous dismissals of Russian involvement. In his first statement following President Barack Obama’s action on Thursday to sanction Russian intelligence officials and agencies for the hacking, Trump released a statement, saying, “It’s time for our country to move on to bigger and better things.
Tillerson Climate-Change Testimony Set Before Trump Sworn In
Lawyers for teenagers claiming the U.S. government failed to protect the environment from global warming plan to question under oath President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state on his knowledge of climate change. Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson’s testimony, set for the day before the Jan. 20 inauguration, is being sought by lawyers representing 21 children and teenagers seeking to prove that oil and gas industry groups “have known about the dangers of climate change since the 1960s and have successfully worked to prevent the government” from taking action.
Tillerson Climate-Change Testimony Set Before Trump Sworn In
Lawyers for teenagers claiming the U.S. government failed to protect the environment from global warming plan to question under oath President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state on his knowledge of climate change. Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson’s testimony, set for the day before the Jan. 20 inauguration, is being sought by lawyers representing 21 children and teenagers seeking to prove that oil and gas industry groups “have known about the dangers of climate change since the 1960s and have successfully worked to prevent the government” from taking action.
Obama announces retaliation against Russia over election hack – CNET
The president issued an executive order to shut down two Russian intelligence offices in the US and eject 35 of its operatives. President Obama promised action against Russia after investigators discovered the nation hacked US officials to meddle with the election.
Relations between Obama, Netanyahu camps hit rock bottom
Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about Israeli-Palestinian policy, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at the State Department in Washington. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about Israeli-Palestinian policy, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at the State Department in Washington.
Asked about Russia sanctions, Trump says ‘we ought to get on with our lives’
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that the United States and Russia lay to rest the controversy over Moscow’s computer hacking of Democratic Party computers, saying, “We ought to get on with our lives.” Trump has cast doubt on the findings of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russian hackers took information from Democratic Party computers and individuals and posted it online to help Trump win the election.
BRIEF-Hanmi Semiconductor signs contract worth 3.52 bln won
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 The Obama administration plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and individuals and leaking information in an effort to help President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
BRIEF-Systems Technology to buy facilities for 6.71 bln won
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 The Obama administration plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and individuals and leaking information in an effort to help President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
Trump ‘very interested in a man going to the moon,’ says historian
A historian who met with Donald Trump says the president-elect was “very interested in a man going to the moon.” Brinkley told reporters after the meeting his conversation with Trump focused on “Nixon and Reagan and Kennedy … a sort of history of the presidency and past inaugurals and things like that.”
Wing flap fault blamed for Russian military plane crash, reports
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2016: Top 26 photos that went viral on the Internet
The year 2016 has indeed proved to be a year in which what happened on social media dominated discussions in the public arena and vice-versa. It also emerged as the year when social media activism reached its highest point so far with innocent animals being rescued because of the good Samaritans present in the web space.
Li Ka-Shing-Backed NexGen Plans NYSE Listing as Stock Soars
NexGen Energy Ltd., the uranium explorer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017 after its shares more than tripled in Canada this year. U.S. funds are showing increased interest in the metal, which is poised for a resurgence amid declining supplies, according to Chief Executive Officer Leigh Curyer.
Li Ka-Shing-Backed NexGen Plans NYSE Listing as Stock Soars
NexGen Energy Ltd., the uranium explorer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017 after its shares more than tripled in Canada this year. U.S. funds are showing increased interest in the metal, which is poised for a resurgence amid declining supplies, according to Chief Executive Officer Leigh Curyer.
Planned Parenthood focus groups suggest that lack of…
Two weeks ago, Planned Parenthood convened six small focus groups, each in a swing state, and asked voters who had cast ballots for Donald Trump what they thought of abortion rights. The first half of the conversations found these voters reluctantly supportive of Trump, with some nagging worries about how he’d govern.
Planned Parenthood focus groups suggest that lack of…
Two weeks ago, Planned Parenthood convened six small focus groups, each in a swing state, and asked voters who had cast ballots for Donald Trump what they thought of abortion rights. The first half of the conversations found these voters reluctantly supportive of Trump, with some nagging worries about how he’d govern.
Workplace takeover: Report claims almost half of U.S. jobs at risk from AI
Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves. When artificial intelligence and robots can do most of the work for us, what will we do? Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves.
Workplace takeover: Report claims almost half of U.S. jobs at risk from AI
Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves. When artificial intelligence and robots can do most of the work for us, what will we do? Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves.
Donald Trump’s Misguided “Thank You Tour”
In this season of holiday giving, president-elect Donald Trump is apparently in the spirit and doing his part. Trump recently embarked on what he’s calling his “Thank You Tour,” which is intended to show his appreciation to voters in battleground states for helping to elect him president.