WASHINGTON — Congress’ top Republicans on Monday endorsed investigations into the CIA’s belief that Russia meddled in last month’s election to help Donald Trump win, suggesting potential battles ahead with the incoming commander in chief over Moscow and U.S. intelligence.
Meanwhile, Trump said he would announce his choice for secretary of state Tuesday morning. He has chosen Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, two people close to Trump’s transition said Monday night, insisting on anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the decision ahead of that announcement.
Congressional GOP leaders steered toward a path contrasting starkly with the president-elect’s belittling dismissal of …read more
Source: National Newswatch
