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Trump's Government Ethics Appointee Gets Questioned By Senate Committee

Emory Rounds III, if confirmed by the Senate, will take charge of the Office of Government Ethics, a once obscure agency that advises federal workers on how to comply with ethics laws.

President Trump's refusal to OK a handover of power is in contrast with 2008 when the General Services Administration "immediately ascertained" President Barack Obama had won, says John Podesta, who co-chaired Obama's transition team.

'It's Dangerous To Delay' Transition, Democratic White House Veteran Podesta Says

For the Biden team, being able to access up-to-date information about the COVID-19 response "really is essential," says John Podesta, a former leader of President Barack Obama's transition team.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Kentucky's Federal Delegation Mixed On Trump's Assassination Of Iranian General

Kentucky's congressmen and senators provided mixed reactions to the assassination of Iran's powerful military leader Qassem Soleimani during a U.S....

If Trumbull County Diversifies, Can It Reverse Economy's Decline?

Manufacturing is among the first sectors that get hit by a recession, and the last to battle back. So for decades, a Northeast Ohio county like Trumbull…

Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Richard Cordray speaks at the Talk Job's With Ohio's Next Governor forum in Cleveland on Thursday.

Ohio's Governor Candidates Wrestle Over Jobs And Taxes

In almost every election, the economy is considered the top issue. Both Republican Mike DeWine and Democrat Richard Cordray say they have plans to spark…

Conservative filmmaker and author Dinesh D'Souza speaks during the final day of the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference on May 31 of that year in New Orleans. Earlier that month, he had pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud.

Trump Pardons Dinesh D'Souza, Who Pleaded Guilty To Campaign Finance Fraud

President Trump said the conservative commentator was "treated very unfairly by our government." He also said he is considering pardons for Martha Stewart and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Mrs. Claus poses in 2012 in New York City. Five years ago, "there was rarely a standalone opportunity for Mrs. Claus," says Stephen Arnold, president of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas. But times are changing up North.

This Year, Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Town — And Not As Santa's Sidekick

America's Santa industry has long been a male-dominated one. But, increasingly, Santa's better half is breaking loose.

Russian military officers stand by as the 9M729, center, its launcher, left, and the 9M728, right, land-based cruise missiles are displayed in Kubinka outside Moscow, in January. The Russian military rolled out its new missile and spelled out its specifications, seeking to dispel the U.S. claim that the weapon violates the INF Treaty.

A Dark View Of Russia From U.S. NATO Commander

Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti warns Russia's objective is to "undermine NATO solidarity and fracture the rules-based international order." His rhetoric is much harsher than President Trump's.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: May-No, Pocket PocketbookandWeed Eater.

President Obama marked World AIDS Day Thursday by announcing plans to boost U.S. efforts to fight AIDS at home and abroad.

Obama Embraces 'End of AIDS,' Promises To Accelerate HIV Treatment

Many activists praised President Obama's plans to expand U.S. efforts to fight AIDS at home and abroad. The announcement comes at a time when experts and activists believe that the goal of an "AIDS-free generation" may be achievable.

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