McCain says ‘no information’ Russia sought to influence election, probe needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There is “no information” that Russian hacking of American political organizations was aimed at affecting the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, U.S. Republican Senator John McCain said Monday.
Exclusive: Don’t ‘leap to conclusions’ that Trump to drop ‘one China’ policy – McCain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain said on Monday that he personally backs Washington’s decades-old “one China” policy and that no one should “leap to conclusions” that President-elect Donald Trump would abandon it.
Trump says U.S. not necessarily bound by ‘one China’ policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said the United States did not necessarily have to stick to its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of “one China,” questioning nearly four decades of policy in a move likely to antagonize…
Trump considering Dr. Scott Gottlieb to head FDA
(Reuters) – Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a partner at one of the world’s largest venture capital funds and a former deputy commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump to run the agency, according to…
Exclusive: McCain backs Trump criticism of F-35, says president can’t cancel it
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain said on Monday he backed President-elect Donald Trump’s criticism of the costs of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet program, but said a president does not have the authority to cancel it because funds have already been appropriated.
Trump puts Goldman Sachs in spotlight, for better or worse
(Reuters) – No Wall Street firm is set to do better under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump than Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Trump considering Fiorina for director of national intelligence: New York Times
(Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke on Monday to former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina about the job of director of national intelligence, the New York Times reported, citing a senior Trump transition team member.
McConnell will not give timeline for Obamacare replacement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday the Senate will move to repeal President Barack Obama’s healthcare law shortly after Jan. 1, but declined to give a timeline for a plan to replace it.
Trump taps Retired General Kelly to lead Homeland Security: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally announced Retired General John Kelly, a 45-year military veteran, as his choice to lead the Department Of Homeland Security.
Tillerson choice raises questions of corporate vs. national interest
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The central question facing Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Rex Tillerson if he becomes U.S. secretary of state is whether a lifelong oil man with close ties to Russia can pivot from advancing corporate interests to serving the…
