WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says the Central Intelligence Agency’s conclusion that Russia interfered in last month’s presidential election to boost his chances of winning was “ridiculous,” calling it “just another excuse” by Democrats for his upset of former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton. “I don’t believe it. If you take a look at […]
Russian government officials were in contact with members of Donald Trump’s campaign prior to Tuesday’s election, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday. “Obviously, we know most of the people from his entourage,” Ryabkov told the Interfax news agency. “Those people have always been in the limelight in the United States and have occupied high-ranking […]
ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Senate Democrats announced a new organization Wednesday for the upcoming 30th Alaska State Legislature which commences on January 17, 2017. The caucus will include Senator Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage), Senator Dennis Egan (D-Juneau), Senator Donny Olson (D-Golovin), Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage), and Senator-elect Tom Begich (D-Anchorage). Senator Gardner will continue to serve […]
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. The billionaire businessman, who was widely underestimated and even mocked by the political and media class throughout his campaign, pulled off a stunning and decisive win Tuesday over his rival, ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “I pledge to every citizen […]