Trump: It’s ‘time to join forces’ to fix US problems Heralding a “new chapter of American greatness,” President Donald Trump stood before Congress for the first time Tuesday night and issued a broad call for overhauling the nation’s health care system, significantly boosting military spending and plunging $1 trillion into upgrading crumbling infrastructure.
Trump asks for prayers for ‘Apprentice’ ratings at … Schwarzenegger promptly replied via a Twitter video: “Hey Donald. I have a great idea. Why don’t we switch jobs? You take over TV, cause you’re such an expert in ratings. And I take over your job, so that people can finally sleep comfortably again.”
Transplant recipient found after walking away from … Police issued a City Watch alert for Rodney Gatti, 51, who received a transplant and is off his medication.
Trump repeats false claim that millions of illegal … “He didn’t change his point of view on the crowd size,” Hoyer said. “It was from his perspective a very large crowd … it was clear this was still on his mind.”
In early GOP win on health care repeal, Congress … House Speaker Paul Ryan said the health care law was “so arrogant and so contrary to our founding principles” and had not delivered on Obama’s promises to lower costs and provide more choice.
Trump denounces ‘disgrace’ of reports of Russian … Only days from his inauguration as the nation’s 45th president, Trump announced that he would nominate David Shulkin to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating him from his current role as VA undersecretary.
Trump to face questions on Russia hacking, business … A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the intelligence officials informed Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him.
Federal judge halts transgender protections in Obamacare “Today’s decision is a setback, but hopefully a temporary one, since all Americans — regardless of their sex, gender identity or sexual orientation — should have access to quality, affordable health care free from discrimination,” said a White House spokesperson.
Stunning! Dow hits new high of 19,000 as Trump rally … The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high Tuesday, closing above 19,000 for the first time.
President-elect Trump speaks to a divided country … What can we expect from a Trump presidency? 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl finds some of his campaign issues were not meant to be taken literally, but as opening bids for negotiation.
What Trump might really do with health care President-elect Donald Trump has said he may keep some parts of his predecessor’s signature health care overhaul.
