World News: US President-elect Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil's CEO Rex Tillerson to head the State Department, rejecting concerns over the close relations of the businessman with Russia. Trump's decision cap a long process that has often played in public cracks and exposed within its transition team. He also puts Trump in place for a potential fight with Congress on Tillerson's confirmation, which has connections with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump announced plans to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which analysts believe could have profound effects on the automotive industry.
US Job Protection and Growth Act dramatically changes the eligibility requirements for H1-B visa exemptions was restored yesterday by Republicans Darrell Issa and Scott Peters, both of whom are from California.
James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, said he had a very high level of confidence that Russia has pirated the Democratic Party and campaign staff e-mail