Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed

Two top Senate Democrats are calling for President-elect Donald Trump’s potential appointees to be required to disclose any communications they had with Boris Epshteyn, a longtime Trump adviser, after allegations recently surfaced that Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to their efforts to secure government appointments. “All nominees appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee

China’s Xi not expected at Trump’s inauguration

Chinese President Xi Jinping is not expected to travel to Washington next month as an inauguration guest of President-elect Donald Trump, according to two sources familiar with the planning. CBS News was first to report that Trump had personally invited Xi to the swearing-in ceremony shortly after Election Day. China’s ambassador to the U.S. and

What do we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey?

New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.  A federal official said Thursday that the FBI is the lead agency investigating along with the New Jersey state police. Local law enforcement are also investigating.  What have authorities said about the drone sightings?  New Jersey

11 highlights from Trump’s Time Person of the Year interview

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year on Thursday, the second time he has been awarded the designation after winning the White House. “For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-­generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald