Democrats boycotting inauguration over Trump John Lewis clash
More than 50 House Democrats plan to skip Friday's inauguration after Donald Trump criticized John Lewis as "all talk." Lewis called Trump's win illegitimate amid intelligence findings on Russian interference. A separate DC Circuit ruling allowed seating restrictions for inauguration protests near Trump’s hotel and Freedom Plaza. Putin rejected he met with prostitutes, calling the allegations fabrications and politically motivated.
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Trump approval rating hits historic low before inauguration
Washington Post ABC News poll shows President-elect Donald Trump as the least popular incoming president in four decades. A majority doubt his handling of Russia issues and ethics questions while urging tax return disclosure.
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Zinke Pushes Parks Backlog in Interior Secretary Talk
Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana told the Senate panel that national parks backlogged at about 12.5 billion dollars should be a core part of President Trump’s plans to repair aging roads bridges and transportation hubs. He framed infrastructure spending around clearing the maintenance backlog across hundreds of parks.
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Zinke Faces Confirmation Hearings On Land Sales And Climate
Lifelong hunter Zinke, 55, sought Interior secretary role amid questions on selling federal lands, managing coal and gas, and climate policy. He opposes land sales, quit a GOP platform panel over land transfers, and acknowledged human influence on climate while noting debate on extent and remedies.
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