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SYDNEY (AP) — Several countries say they're hopeful that the Trans-Pacific Partnership can be salvaged after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the trade pact. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull acknowledges that Trump's move is a massive blow to the 12-nation agreement, but Turnbull suggests that other countries, such as China, may help fill the void left by the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Pompeo has been sworn in as director of the CIA. At Monday night's swearing-in ceremony, Vice President Mike Pence said, "The men and women serving under your command give true meaning to the word courage." Earlier Monday the Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee despite some Democratic objections that the Pompeo has been less than transparent about his positions on torture, surveillance and Russia's meddling in the U.S. election.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for 50 counties that were drenched by winter storms. Two proclamations declared on Monday cover counties up and down the state that were hit with flooding, mudslides, erosion and damage to roads and highways from December and January storms. Brown says "conditions of extreme peril" exist in the counties because of damage estimated in the tens of millions of dollars.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit and Amtrak have resumed train service in New Jersey, but commuters could still experience significant delays Tuesday morning. Amtrak had suspended service for Northeast Regional and Acela Express trains in the state after commercial power lines came down in strong winds during a nor'easter.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia has now banned employers from asking potential hires to provide their salary history. It's a move supporters say is a step toward closing the wage gap between men and women. Democratic Mayor Jim Kenney signed the measure on Monday, and said he's confident the bill can withstand legal challenges. Cable giant Comcast and Philadelphia's Chamber of Commerce have said the law goes too far in dictating how employees can interact with potential workers.
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