Putin says wants constructive relations with Trump
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he wanted constructive relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.
Mistrial declared in corruption case against ex-Los Angeles sheriff
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A federal judge declared a mistrial on Thursday in the obstruction of justice case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, ruling that jurors were hopelessly deadlocked, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office sai…
Trump pressures Lockheed, says told Boeing to price out fighter aircraft
HONOLULU/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump heaped pressure on Lockheed Martin Corp on Thursday, saying he viewed costs for the aerospace company’s F-35 fighter as too high and had asked Boeing Co to offer a price for an older ai…
Trump campaign star Conway named as his presidential counselor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kellyanne Conway, a Republican pollster who was widely credited with bringing a more disciplined approach to Donald Trump’s presidential election campaign, will become White House counselor when he takes office next month.
Trump taps RNC’s Spicer for White House spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican National Committee spokesman Sean Spicer will serve as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s press secretary in the White House when he takes office next month, Trump announced on Thursday.
Under fire, Eric Trump suspends charitable foundation: Washington Post
(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump is suspending the operations of his charitable foundation over concerns that donors could be seen as buying access to the Trump family, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.
Trump discussed Mideast peace in call with Egypt’s Sisi
(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump discussed laying the groundwork for peace in the Middle East in a phone call on Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a Trump transition official said.
Democrats lean on drug pricing as Obamacare repeal looms
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democrats are showing little interest in cooperating with the Republicans who control Congress on legislation to dismantle the Obamacare health insurance law but some are signaling a willingness to collaborate on action …
Michigan governor expects no charges over Flint crisis: newspaper
(Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said he had “no reason to be concerned” he would be charged in connection with the Flint drinking water crisis that exposed city residents to high levels of lead, the Detroit Free Press reported on Thursday.
Trump names adviser Conway as his presidential counselor: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named his former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, now a key adviser, as his choice to serve as counselor to the president, his transition team said in a statement.Trump, in the statement, said Conway “played a crucial role in my victory. She is a tireless and tenacious advocate of my agenda and has amazing insights on how to effectively communicate our message.”
