Trump pushes denial on asking Comey to drop Flynn probe
Trump posts a fresh denial that he asked James Comey to halt the Flynn investigation. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about talks with a Russian official as Mueller probes potential election collusion. Critics say the actions suggest obstruction of justice amid a White House under scrutiny.
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CVS to Buy Aetna in $69 Billion Health Care Deal
CVS Health plans to acquire Aetna for 69 billion dollars 207 per share 145 in cash and 62 in CVS stock The deal would require antitrust clearance and could reshape drug pricing and insurance markets as CVS seeks growth and to counter Amazon's pharmacy ambitions.
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Met Opera suspends conductor James Levine
The Metropolitan Opera in New York suspended longtime music director James Levine amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. The move followed a police report from Illinois in October 2016 and subsequent accusations from additional men.
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Kennedy Center Honors Without Trump Honor Recipients Include Richie Estefan LL Cool J Lear De Lavallade
The Kennedy Center Honors celebrate Lionel Richie Gloria Estefan LL Cool J Norman Lear and Carmen de Lavallade without President Trump. White House attendance and reception were canceled due to boycotts amid political tensions. The show will air December 26 on CBS.
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Republicans move for contempt of Congress against Rosenstein and Wray
House Republicans draft a contempt resolution targeting Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray over alleged stonewalling on Russia probe materials. The push follows reports on Peter Strzok’s removal and claims the Mueller investigation is politically driven, with Nunes citing DOJ noncompliance with a subpoena.
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