Women knit pink ‘pussyhats’ for rally after Trump inauguration
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Trump team struggles for cohesion on tougher China policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The incoming U.S. administration’s tough talk against China has set the stage for showdowns on everything from security to trade and cyberspace, but contradictory signals are sowing uncertainty over how far President-elect Donald Trump is prepared to go in confronting Beijing.
Trump suggests he may do away with Russia sanctions if Moscow helpful: WSJ
(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he would keep intact sanctions against Russia “at least for a period of time,” and that he wouldn’t commit to the “one China” policy until he sees prog…
Big security risks in Trump feud with spy agencies, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An unprecedented pre-presidential inauguration feud between Donald Trump and intelligence agencies that soon will be under his command could harm U.S. security if not quickly defused, current and former government officials said….
Trump suggests he may do away with Russia sanctions if Moscow helpful: WSJ
(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he would keep intact sanctions against Russia “at least for a period of time,” and also said he wouldn’t commit to the “one China” policy until he sees prog…
U.S. State Department nominee Tillerson fights climate deposition
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rex Tillerson, the former oil executive under consideration for U.S. secretary of state, is trying to avoid giving testimony in a federal lawsuit over climate change, according to a lawyer for a group of teenagers who filed the sui…
Trump picks Maryland U.S. attorney for No. two job at Justice: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Rod Rosenstein, the U.S. attorney in Maryland, for the job of deputy attorney general, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Trump adviser had five calls with Russian envoy on day of sanctions: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser, held five phone calls with Russia’s ambassador to Washington on the day the United States retaliated for Moscow’s interference in the U.S. presid…
Senate intelligence panel to probe Russia hacking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said the panel will investigate allegations Russia used cyber attacks to influence the U.S. presidential election, including any links between Russia and the political campaigns.
U.S. House backs waiver allowing Mattis to serve as defense secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday cleared the way for quick confirmation of James Mattis to serve as President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of defense, backing a waiver that will allow him to serve less than seven yea…
