1. Clapper defends intelligence analysts
The departing head of US intelligence defended analysts against attacks by Donald Trump, following their conclusion that Russia interfered in the president election.
Summary
Clapper, aimed at Trump: "there's a difference btw skepticism" of US intelligence "and disparagement."
— Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman) January 5, 2017
Summary
Neither Clapper nor Admiral Michael Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, offered new evidence for their conclusion. Clapper promised to release an unclassified report with additional information early next week.
2. Coats set to follow Clapper
Trump will name the former Indiana senator and Senate intelligence committee member as his director of national intelligence, it was reported on Thursday. The pick could be announced later this week.
3. Senators demand inquiry into health secretary pick
Senate Democrats have called for an investigation into whether Georgia congressman Tom Price, Trump’s nominee for health secretary, broke laws regarding insider trading.
‘We’re an accountability Congress’
4. Trump threatens Toyota
In a tweet, Trump said Toyota would face a “big border tax” if it didn’t build cars meant for the US within the states. The tweet was his latest attack on a car manufacturer, in this case a non-American one.
5. Paul Ryan announces plan to defund Planned Parenthood
The legislation to defund would be part of the attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
A response:
Not without one hell of a fight, they aren't. #ProtectOurCare https://t.co/6lYnJhoyv2
— Cecile Richards (@CecileRichards) January 5, 2017
... And another thing:
This is how the cover should have looked. We apologize for the mistake. pic.twitter.com/MKKOkHPV8T
— Express (@WaPoExpress) January 5, 2017
