Tillerson calls Russia election meddling findings troubling
Secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson called U S intelligence findings on Russian interference troubling but said he has not yet seen classified information about Russian aims. He stressed he would recuse from ExxonMobil related decisions and faced GOP and Democratic scrutiny over qualifications.
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Trump taps physician to head VA department
President elect Donald Trump selected David Shulkin a physician and Obama administration VA undersecretary to lead the Veterans Affairs Department. At 57 he would be the first VA secretary without military service and was unanimously confirmed in 2015. He seeks a department turnaround.
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Booker Opposes Sessions in Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Cory Booker becomes the first sitting senator to testify against a colleague in a confirmation hearing. He criticizes attorney general-designate Jeff Sessions, saying his record lacks courageous empathy and would not pursue civil rights and equal rights. He urges viewing Sessions' voting record critically.
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Victims' families forgive Roof at sentencing in Charleston
Relatives of the Emanuel Church shooting victims told Dylann Roof they forgive him while others urged the death penalty. Roof offered no evidence or plea to spare his life as the hearing proceeded in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Two thirds of cops back marijuana legalization in Pew survey
A Pew Research Center poll of nearly 8000 police officers finds more than two thirds support legal marijuana for personal or medical use. Thirty two percent back medical and recreational legality, 37 percent favor medical only, while 30 percent oppose any legalization. The survey spans nationwide law enforcement.
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