Trump Picks Three Loyalists for Key National Security Roles
President-elect Donald Trump named U S Sen Jeff Sessions to be attorney general U S Rep Mike Pompeo to head the CIA and former intelligence chief Michael Flynn as national security adviser The picks signal a sharp rightward tilt and loyalty rewarded amid scrutiny over their stances on terrorism Russia and Guantanamo Bay while Flynn may work closely with Moscow and Sessions faces Senate approval before confirmation
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Civil rights leaders condemn Trump picks for top posts
Civil rights leaders denounce President elect Trump choices including Jeff Sessions for attorney general Stephen Bannon as senior adviser and Michael Flynn as national security adviser They warn the nominations threaten unity and reverse progress for minority groups and urge Senate rejection or rescission of Sessions nomination.
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Police deployment at Trump Tower to remain through inauguration
New York officials warned that a line of police with assault weapons, bomb sniffing dogs, and concrete barriers will stay in place outside Trump Tower at least until the inauguration. Four NYPD video monitors showed blocked Fifth Avenue lanes and checkpoints, a plan to deter attacks while raising concerns about holiday shopping impact. Authorities said tactics are being refined to reduce disruption.
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