Azar Confirmed as HHS Secretary by Narrow Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed Alex Azar as health secretary in a 55 to 43 vote. Azar, a former drug industry executive, returns to government leadership of the U S largest domestic agency after Tom Price resigned amid a private jet travel probe.
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Trump Heads to Davos to Sell Nationalist Economic Record
President Donald Trump travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland aiming to tout a rising stock market low unemployment and job reshoring while pitching a nationalist economic agenda. He plans to meet world leaders and host a dinner for European company heads to spur investment in the United States.
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Mayors skip White House talk amid DOJ immigration push
Justice Department issues subpoenas to 23 cities and states including California New York City and Chicago demanding proof of compliance with sanctuary city rules. Attorney General Sessions warns of potential loss of federal grants while lawsuits over withholding funds continue in court. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declined a White House invitation citing DOJ actions as blocking dialogue.
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Trump says willing to testify under oath to Mueller
President Donald Trump told reporters he would be willing to be interviewed under oath by special counsel Robert Mueller. He said he would do it under oath and hopes to proceed soon. Sources say intelligence officers have been questioned about possible obstruction of justice in the Russia probe.
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Pope Francis warns of spread of fake news in World Communications Day
Pope Francis cautions against fake news likening it to the serpent that misled Eve. He advocates a journalism of peace that seeks truth and serves the voiceless, while urging actions to curb misinformation and probe underlying causes of conflict.
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