Thousands of students carry protests against Trump into second week
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Demonstrations protesting the U.S. presidential election victory of Republican Donald Trump entered their second week on Monday, with thousands of students chanting phrases like “Not My President” after walking out of classes …
Trump will get wake-up call when he takes office, Obama says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump is in for a quick wake-up call and will have to adjust his temperament when he confronts the realities of his new job on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama said on Monday.
Obama promises to veto bill that would block aircraft exports to Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration said on Monday he would veto legislation seeking to block financial transactions related to the export of passenger aircraft to Iran, saying it would undermine the nuclear deal implemented …
Trump could return Iraq war boosters to power
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite his professed opposition to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, President-elect Donald Trump is considering several of the major advocates of that war for top national security posts in his administration, according to Republ…
Trump win, Democratic setbacks cloud Pelosi’s future as leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nancy Pelosi may face a challenge to her 14-year-old role as the leading Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives now that Republicans have captured the White House and maintained their grip on Congress.
Trump’s team seeks top-secret clearance for his children: CBS News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s team has asked the White House to explore the possibility of getting his children top-secret security clearances, CBS News said on Monday, citing unnamed sources.
CalPERS chief sees volatility until Trump implements plans
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s chief investment officer advised the pension fund on Monday to prepare for “greater uncertainty and volatility” until U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and Congress implemen…
‘The Rock’ talks a future in politics, including potential White House run
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – After parleying a professional wrestling career as “The Rock” into leading roles in Hollywood, Dwayne Johnson is entertaining the idea of jumping into the political ring, including perhaps even a run for the White House someday….
Snowden warns of increase in U.S. domestic spying after Trump victory
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president raises concern that Washington may increase the intrusiveness of domestic intelligence gathering, former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden said on Monday, warning that democrati…
Obama says he hopes Trump sends ‘signals of unity’ after campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday it was important for President-elect Donald Trump to send signals of unity after a bitterly fought campaign.
