CIA secret assessment says Russia aided Trump in 2016 election
The CIA concluded in a secret assessment that Russia sought to boost Donald Trump for the presidency rather than merely undermine confidence in U S elections. Officials say individuals tied to the Kremlin provided WikiLeaks with hacked emails to help Trump, with some debate over direct Kremlin direction.
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Exxon chief Tillerson tops list for secretary of state
Rex Tillerson emerged as President-elect Trump’s leading candidate for secretary of state as Giuliani withdrew. The transition cited Tillerson’s corporate experience from Exxon Mobil, with Romney still under consideration and others like Corker Bolton Stavridis also in contention.
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Trump touts Black voter support in Grand Rapids visit
Trump claimed African-Americans backed him big league in the November vote and said those who did not vote were almost as good. In Baton Rouge he pledged to curb visa abuse that harms American labor. A Wisconsin judge rejected a bid to halt a vote recount while a Pennsylvania judge prepared to rule on a recount request.
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Trump attacks Goldman Sachs chief in campaign ad
Aides say the president focused on coordinating economic policy across his administration. He criticized Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs in a television ad, portraying him as part of a global power structure that “robbed” America’s working class.
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Obama orders full review of Russian hacking influence
President Obama calls for a full review of Russian hacking during the campaign as Congress seeks clearer public understanding. Lisa Monaco notes the review aims to stock take, conduct after action, and deliver lessons learned before Obama's January 20 departure. Washington Post
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Senate approves funding bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate voted 63 to 36 to fund the government through April and send the bill to President Obama. Democrats from coal states, led by Joe Manchin, pressed to extend miners health care benefits beyond April but were denied. Leader Schumer said Trump could back the plan, urging the president-elect to support coal country.
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