Ray LaHood
Trump could help a Democrat while hurting the party at the same time
Obama retaliates against Russia over election meddling Feb. 1, 2017, 1:26 p.m.
This is our look at President-elect Donald Trump's transition and the outgoing Obama administration:
- Sanctions against Russia are part of sweeping punishments announced by Obama administration
- Trump...
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