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Data Dive: Trump's military ambitions could run into budget buzzsaw
ReutersBy Jillian Harding As President-elect Donald Trump narrows down his pi -
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REUTERS/Mark KauzlarichThe cavalcade of Republican faces continues in and out of Trump Tower today.On today's bill:Rick Perry, former governor of Texas and two-time Republican presidential candidate
Mary Fallin, governor of Oklahoma. She's a fierce opponent of abortion rights and is part of a group of Republican governors who have pledged to ignore EPA regulations.
Elaine Chao, secretary of labor under President George W. Bush
Newt Gingrich, former House speaker, presidential candidate, architect of the "Contract With America" that ushered in a Republican House in 1994.
Eli Miller, chief operating officer of the Trump campaign's finance operation.
Brad Parscale, the Trump campaign's digital director
Scott Brown, former Republican senator of Massachusetts
Chris Crane, president of the union that represents immigration and customs agents. The AFGE National ICE Council endorsed Trump in the election.
Tulsi Gabbard , a Democratic U.S. representative from Hawaii. Her views fall largely in line with mainstream Democrats. She was outspoken about her opposition to the $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia continues to spend billions of dollars funding the spread of the Wahhabi Salafist ideology that fuels groups like ISIS, al Qaeda and other jihadist groups around the world. The U.S. must stop arming Saudi Arabia, stop fueling this fire and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for their actions.”
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Oklahoma Governor Fallin talks to Trump about possible Interior Department job
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin met on Monday with Donald Trump and Mike Pence and discussed the possibility of serving in the new administration, including in the Department of the Interior, her spokesman said.
"It was a wonderful discussion ... I was not offered a position," Fallin told reporters in the lobby of the Trump Tower in New York. "It was just an initial meeting to address a wide range of topics."
A spokesman said they discussed the possibility of Fallin serving at the Interior Department.
(Reporting by Valerie Volcovici in Washington; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin arrives to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 21, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermi -
More from Trump's schedule:
President-elect Donald Trump scheduled a meeting with Democratic congresswoman who backed Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential primary against Hillary Clinton.
War veteran Tulsi Gabbard, a U.S. representative from Hawaii who quit the Democratic National Committee in February to endorse the independent U.S. senator from Vermont, will be first on Trump's meeting list, transition officials said.
Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress, has veered from Democratic Party positions at times, backing policies cracking down on immigration to the United States by Muslims in particular.
In November 2015, she was one of a few dozen Democrats who joined Republicans to pass a bill mandating stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria seeking to enter the United States. In 2014, she called for a rollback of the visa waiver program for Britain, Germany, France and other European countries with what she called "Islamic extremist" populations.
The Republican president-elect has hosted a parade of visitors at his offices in Manhattan, and in New Jersey over the weekend, as he works to build a Cabinet and fill other senior administration positions for his term that begins on Jan. 20.
In addition to seeing Gabbard, Trump was scheduled to meet on Monday with former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich and Elaine Chao, the U.S. labor secretary under former President George W. Bush, advisers said.
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U.S. actor says no apology needed for 'Hamilton'; remarks to Pence
ReutersAn actor from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming administration respected all Americans said on Monday he would not apologize for the remarks. -
Anti-Trump protests lead to scuffles, shirtless shouting - Reuters TV
Reuters TVHundreds of protesters rallied in Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago on Saturday to again express outrage over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's victory, according to media reports. -
Pence not offended by comments to him at 'Hamilton' show
ReutersU.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday he was not offended by rare and pointed comments made to him by a cast member of "Hamilton" after he attended the hit Broadway show. -
New York's Cuomo unveils rights initiative, says election spawned 'social crisis'
ReutersNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday launched an initiative to combat hate crimes and protect civil rights, saying the divisive U.S. presidential campaign had prompted a wave of disturbing incidents across the state and the country. -
Trump team promises to address ethics concerns on businesses
ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is "proper separation" between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, Vice President-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday, amid fresh concerns about conflict of interest following a meeting with Indian real estate executives. -
Gun shops eye busy Black Friday despite Hillary Clinton loss
ReutersChristmas came early for U.S. gun shop owners - who saw a rush of firearms purchases ahead of the presidential election - but they may now be hard-pressed to match last year's record holiday sales. -
Obama says Pelosi a strong leader, showing support for re-election bid
ReutersPresident Barack Obama on Sunday called U.S. House Democratic chief Nancy Pelosi a remarkable leader, giving strong praise to the California lawmaker as House Democrats consider whether to re-elect to the post. -
Obama, Putin talk about Syria and Ukraine in quick summit meet
ReutersU.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke for around four minutes on Sunday at the APEC summit about Syria and Ukraine, in what is likely to be their last in-person meeting before Obama leaves office. -
Tech worker visas face uncertain future under Trump, Sessions
ReutersThe main U.S. visa program for technology workers could face renewed scrutiny under President-elect Donald Trump and his proposed Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions, a long-time critic of the skilled-worker program. -
* Trump to pay $1 million to state for violating education laws - New York attorney general* AG Schneiderman says settlement is 'major win' for 6,000 victim of 'phony university' -
Under pressure on U.S. jobs, Ford tries new gambit with Trump
ReutersFord Motor Co (F.N), one of Donald Trump's prime corporate targets on the campaign trail, offered the President-elect a chance to claim a victory late on Thursday by informing him it would not shift production of a Lincoln sport utility vehicle to Mexico from Kentucky. -
Some world leaders fear a return of protectionism:
Pacific rim leaders eye China lead on trade after Trump win
ReutersLeaders of Pacific rim nations gathered in Peru on Friday, looking to China to salvage hopes for regional trade as prospects of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States sounded a possible death knell for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact. -
Trump agrees to settle real estate seminar lawsuits: source
ReutersU.S. President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to settle fraud lawsuits relating to his Trump University series of real estate seminars for $25 million, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. -
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he is "very concerned" about Donald Trump's selection of Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general and indicated there would be tough questioning in the chamber's confirmation process.
Given some of his past statements and his staunch opposition to immigration reform, I am very concerned about what he would do with the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice and want to hear what he has to say
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A guide to a Trump presidencyThe reality-TV star is upending the global order in real time.As CEOs, world leaders and investors try to interpret what's in store, a new Breakingviews e-book chronicles Trump the businessman, candidate, populist and president-elect. Who he surrounds himself with is paramount.
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Trump nears settlement in Trump University lawsuit
President-elect Donald Trump is nearing a settlement of about $20 million in fraud lawsuits relating to Trump University, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Lawyers for the president-elect are squaring off against students who claim they were they were lured by false promises into paying up to $35,000 to learn Trump's real estate investing "secrets" from his "hand-picked" instructors.
There are three lawsuits relating to Trump University: two class actions in California and a case brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
"As Attorney General Schneiderman has long said, he has always been open to a settlement that fairly compensates the many victims of Trump University who have been waiting years for a resolution," Eric Soufer, a spokesman for Schneiderman, said in a statement.
Neither Trump's lawyers nor lawyers representing the students immediately responded to calls for comment.
A spokesman for New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman declined to comment.
(Reporting by Doina Chiacu and Karen Freifeld; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MORNING'S TRANSITION STATEMENT
- Trump formally picked Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Representative Mike Pompeo as CIA director and General Mike Flynn as national security adviser.
- Trump called Sessions a 'world class legal mind' who is 'greatly admired by legal scholars' in the statement.
- He also said he was pleased to have Flynn by his side to help 'defeat radical Islamic terrorism.'
- Trump said Pompeo would be a 'brilliant and unrelenting leader' as CIA director.
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Trump nears settlement in Trump University lawsuit - CNBC
President-elect Donald Trump is nearing a settlement in the Trump University fraud lawsuits in New York and California, CNBC reported on Friday, citing an unidentified source.
Lawyers for the president-elect are squaring off against students who claim they were they were lured to pay up to $35,000 to learn Trump's real estate investing "secrets" from his "hand-picked" instructors, but that the courses didn't live up to their billing.
BREAKING: President-elect Trump is nearing a settlement in the Trump University fraud suits in New York & California, a source tells CNBC.9:44 AM - 18 Nov 2016- Reply
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(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
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SLIDESHOW: Trump's inner circle
Trump has tapped Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Representative Mike Pompeo as CIA director and General Mike Flynn as national security adviser, a transition official said.
Iran's Guards using Trump victory to claw back power
ANKARA Donald Trump's victory and the war on Islamic State have given Iran's hard-line Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps what it sees as a unique opportunity to claw back economic and political power it had lost.
