Author: Ken Thomas
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Pence used a private email account to conduct state business
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account to conduct public business as Indiana’s governor, according to public records obtained by the Indianapolis Star. The newspaper reported Thursday that emails provided through a public records request show that Pence communicated with advisers through his personal AOL account on homeland security matters and…
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Trump’s choice to be Navy secretary withdraws
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump’s choice to be secretary of the Navy, businessman Philip Bilden, said Sunday he was withdrawing from consideration for the post, citing concerns about privacy and separating himself from his business interests. Bilden’s withdrawal raises similar issues to that of Vincent Viola, Trump’s nominee for Army secretary who stepped aside earlier this…
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Pence says U.S. to hold Russia accountable, stand with NATO
MUNICH — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday conveyed a message to jittery partners that the Trump administration will “hold Russia accountable” and maintain steadfast support for NATO, a military alliance the American commander in chief once dismissed as “obsolete.” In his overseas debut as vice president, Pence told the audience at the Munich…
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Trump names Acosta as new choice to become labor secretary
WASHINGTON — Seeking a surer bet to fill out his Cabinet, President Donald Trump on Thursday moved quickly to name law school dean Alexander Acosta as his new choice for labor secretary — a day after Andrew Puzder abruptly withdrew from consideration. If confirmed by the Senate, Acosta would be the first Hispanic member of…
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Watchdog to probe Comey’s, FBI’s actions before election
FILE – In this Jan. 10, 2017 file photo, FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Justice Department’s Inspector General Michael Horowitz says he will launch an investigation into the Justice Department and FBI’s actions in the months leading up to the 2016 election, including whether department policies were followed by FBI…
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Sources: Trumps picks former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head Energy Department
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department. That’s according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The two-time presidential candidate had been a harsh critic of Trump during the 2016 race, calling him a “cancer to conservatism.” He later endorsed the Republican nominee and said he’d…
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AP source: Trump offers Flynn national security adviser job
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump offered former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn the job of national security adviser as he began to build out his national security team Thursday, according to a senior Trump official. The move came as Trump made his most direct foray into foreign policy since the election, meeting with Japan’s…
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Amid signs of transition trouble, Trump huddles with Pence
NEW YORK — Hidden from the public in his Manhattan high-rise, Donald Trump huddled Tuesday with Vice President-elect Mike Pence as he tried to fill out key posts in his Cabinet. But the transition team appeared to be straining under the enormous challenge of setting up a new administration. Former Rep. Mike Rogers, a respected…
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Clinton: ‘We owe him an open mind, chance to lead’
NEW YORK — Gone was the ballroom with a soaring glass ceiling, the confetti and the celebrity guest stars. Instead, Hillary Clinton looked out to a group of grief-stricken aides and tearful supporters, as she acknowledged her stunning loss of the presidency to Donald Trump. “This is painful,” Clinton said, her voice crackling with emotion,…
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Takeaways: Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2016 results
LAS VEGAS — Trailing in the polls, Donald Trump had little to lose in his final debate against Hillary Clinton. But he still managed to send shock waves, refusing to say he would accept the results of the 2016 election if he loses. Trump largely steered clear of making personal attacks against Clinton at the…