Rex Tillerson slams Trump as Pompeo sings his praises

[ad_1] “His understanding of world events, his understanding of world history, his understanding of the history of the United States was really limited. It’s really hard to have a conversation with someone who doesn’t even understand the concept for which we are talking about this, “Tillerson said in a lengthy interview with Foreign Policy conducted … Read more

Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to congratulate him

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence called his future successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation. This is the first known contact between elected officials of outgoing and incoming administrations. President Donald Trump has not contacted President-elect Joe Biden and has repeatedly questioned the legitimacy … Read more

Beginning of the tax return period postponed to February 12

[ad_1] But it also means that some taxpayers might have to wait longer than usual for their refund. Urge electronic filing: The IRS said it expects 9 out of 10 taxpayers to receive their refunds within 21 days of filing – if they file their return electronically, they have direct deposit of their payments and … Read more

Trump to leave Washington the morning of Biden’s inauguration

[ad_1] By JILL COLVIN and DARLENE SUPERVILLEJanuary 15, 2021 GMT WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida. He will be deported with a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, according to a person familiar with … Read more

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Pence, on appeal to Harris, offers congratulations

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – The latest news on the impeachment of President Donald Trump and the fallout from the January 6 attack on the Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (still local): 13:35 Vice President Mike Pence called on Vice President Elect Kamala Harris to offer congratulations and help in his transition to office. This is according … Read more