Gun shops eye busy Black Friday despite Hillary Clinton loss
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Christmas came early for U.S. gun shop owners – who saw a rush of firearms purchases ahead of the presidential election – but they may now be hard-pressed to match last year’s record holiday sales.
Obama, Putin talk about Syria and Ukraine in quick summit meet
LIMA (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for around four minutes on Sunday at the APEC summit about Syria and Ukraine, in what is likely to be their last in-person meeting before Obama leaves office….
Obama says Pelosi a strong leader, showing support for re-election bid
LIMA (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Sunday called U.S. House Democratic chief Nancy Pelosi a remarkable leader, giving strong praise to the California lawmaker as House Democrats consider whether to re-elect to the post.
Obama declines comment on reports of possible removal of NSA chief
LIMA (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama declined on Sunday to comment on media reports that senior defense and intelligence officials in his administration had requested the removal of National Security Agency chief Mike Rogers.
Trudeau looks forward to welcoming Trump to Canada
LIMA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday that he looks forward to welcoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to Canada, hopefully soon after his inauguration in January.
New York’s Cuomo unveils rights initiative, says election spawned ‘social crisis’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday launched an initiative to combat hate crimes and protect civil rights, saying the divisive U.S. presidential campaign had prompted a wave of disturbing incidents across the state and the cou…
Trump team promises to address ethics concerns on businesses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is “proper separation” between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday, amid fresh concerns about co…
Pence not offended by comments to him at ‘Hamilton’ show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday he was not offended by rare and pointed comments made to him by a cast member of “Hamilton” after he attended the hit Broadway show.
Trump to hold series of meetings as he assembles new administration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump will hold a series of meetings on Sunday in New Jersey as he continues to put together a team for his incoming administration, Trump spokesmen said.
Radio host Ingraham says she’s being considered for White House post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham said on Sunday she is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as White House press secretary.
