Archive for December 2016

December 16, 2016 Top Political News Federal Reserve raises interest rates for second time in a decade, expects 3 hikes in 2017. Washington Post Obama says ‘we will’ retaliate against Russia for election hacking. Washington Post Trump defends business, slams media and White House in series of tweets. The Hill War of words escalates between…

The Weekly Trek December 9, 2016 Top Political News Senate Dems facing likely defeat in shutdown fight. Politico White House orders intelligence report of election cyberattacks. The Hill Donald Trump’s Cabinet Selections Signal Deregulation Moves Are Coming. Wall Street Journal Hillary Clinton attacks ‘fake news’ in post-election appearance on Capitol Hill. Washington Post 10 Crucial…

The Weekly Trek December 2, 2016 Top Political News Jobless rate fell to a nine-year low of 4.6 percent as the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in November. Washington Post Donald Trump Promises to Usher In New ‘Industrial Revolution’ in Ohio Rally. Wall Street Journal Trump’s Wealthy Appointments Contrast With Populist Campaign Tone. Wall Street Journal…