Keep Russia sanctions separate from nuclear talks Keep Russia sanctions separate from nuclear talks:- President Barack Obama urged President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to keep separate the issue of economic sanctions on Russia from the pursuit of talks to reduce nuclear stockpiles. Trump, who takes office on Friday after winning […]
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WikiLeaks Assange backpedals on extradition promise Self-exiled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is backpedaling on an offer to accept extradition to the United States, a lawyer representing him has told reporters. Last week, Assange said through WikiLeaks that if President Obama granted clemency to Manning, a soldier convicted of sharing secrets […]
Trump nominates Georgia ex-Gov. Sonny Perdue for Agriculture secretary Trump nominates Georgia ex-Gov. Sonny Perdue for Agriculture secretary:- President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate ex-Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue for the secretary of Agriculture post on Thursday, said two people close to the confirmation confirmed Perdue’s nomination, speaking on condition of […]
Morgan Stanley profit doubles on bond-trading surge Morgan Stanley profit doubles on bond-trading surge:- Morgan Stanley’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter as trading activity surged across Wall Street, and the bank said it was on track to reach a number of financial goals set out by Chief Executive James […]
What’s on Donald Trump’s inauguration luncheon menu Steak and ice cream will be on the menu for Donald Trump’s first meal as president. OK, it’s a very fancy steak and ice cream, along with Maine lobster, chocolate soufflé, and several upscale California wines that will be featured at the inaugural […]
Post-election political healing? Trump Nation says Democrats, heal thyself Post-election political healing? Trump Nation says Democrats, heal thyself:- “Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do.’’ — Donald J. Trump At […]
Hillary Clinton may be a good fit for mayor of NYC Hillary Clinton may be a good fit for mayor of NYC:- Out and about in New York mostly, attending the theatre, supping at restaurants — “eating burgers with Ralph Lauren” as tweeted by a fellow diner the other day […]
Americans will get the Trump they elected as president Americans will get the Trump they elected as president:- After 10 weeks, dozens of tweets and one rollicking news conference, Donald Trump’s transition into the White House has left little doubt that the man Americans elected in November is the president […]
Can the fake news trend be de-escalated Can the fake news trend be de-escalated:- Journalists and news consumers, along with tech companies such as Facebook, can take steps to temper the fake news phenomenon. But how much progress can be made should the country’s head newsmaker himself continue to be […]
Intel officials defend briefing Trump on unverified allegations Intel officials defend briefing Trump on unverified allegations:- Targets of foreign intelligence, including presidents, need to know the unsubstantiated and potentially compromising personal information that could be used against them, intelligence and law enforcement experts say. While the public disclosure of the […]
