Rich Bagger News Today

Despite his short career in Washington, Mike Johnson does have some close allies on K Street.

Anti-Trump Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie is closely tied with the pharmaceutical industry he has repeatedly criticized on the campaign trail.

Former New Jersey Gov. and GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie became a registered lobbyist after leaving public service.

Mr. Christie left the governor’s office in New Jersey and set out to, as he put it, “make money.” He successfully traded on his political profile — and on his ties to the man he now wants to defeat.

Hes still waiting to talk to trump officials. >> im very excited about donald trumps economic agenda for america. fundamental tax reform, getting rid of bank bailouts, getting rid of dodd-frank, having better competitive trade deals. >> reporter: now, there are some familiar names mentioned on the trump transition team, including his children. the teams new executive director replaces rich bagger. so sources saying this wasnt about elbowing chris christie out of the way, sure seems that way. >> ...