Nov 30 Why conflict of interest rules apply differently to the president By Julie Bykowicz, Mark Sherman, Associated Press When it comes to ethics, not all government employees are regulated equally. What's a serious matter for a second-term congressman with a small business has no equivalent for a president with a multibillion-dollar empire. Continue reading
Nov 30 No charges for Charlotte police officer who shot Keith Scott By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said on Wednesday that officer Brentley Vinson, who is also black, acted lawfully when he fired on Keith Lamont Scott. Continue reading
Nov 30 Who is Wilbur Ross, Trump’s selection for commerce secretary? By Gretchen Frazee President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Wilbur Ross, a billionaire investor known as the “king of bankruptcy,” to head the Department of Commerce. If Ross is confirmed by the Senate, he would become a key player in implementing Trump’s economic… Continue reading
Nov 30 Supreme Court weighs bond hearings for detained immigrants By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A seemingly divided Supreme Court on Wednesday tried to figure out whether the government can detain immigrants indefinitely without providing hearings in which they could argue for their release. Continue reading
Nov 30 House Democrats re-elect Pelosi as leader By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Democrats have re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader. Continue reading
Nov 30 Treasury nominee Mnuchin was Trump’s top fundraiser By Martin Crutsinger, Julie Bykowicz and Julie Pace, Associated Press Steven Mnuchin has had a long history as a successful financial executive and a period as head of Trump's campaign finance operation. Continue reading
Nov 30 Carrier says it has deal with Trump to keep jobs in Indiana By Julie Pace, Associated Press Air conditioning company Carrier Corp. says it has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Continue reading
Nov 30 Trump names Mnuchin, Ross to economic team By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin as treasury secretary and financier Wilbur Ross to lead the Commerce Department. Continue reading
Nov 30 Trump says he’s stepping out of his business empire By Laurie Kellman and Julie Pace, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's leaving his business empire to focus on being the nation's 45th president. Continue reading
Nov 29 Who is Rep. Tom Price, Trump’s pick for HHS Secretary? By Gretchen Frazee Rep. Tom Price, a fierce opponent of the Affordable Care Act, will become the next Health and Human Services secretary, if confirmed by the Senate. Continue reading