President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing his picks for his Cabinet, picking from his most loyal supporters and donors over the years. Rep. Jim Himes joins the show to discuss those picks and his plans for in the new Congress heading to Washington.

Also, many United Illuminating's residential customers learned they may pay more for their electricity supply in the first six months of next year. State Republicans say the message from state Democrats is "Keep paying more.”

State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan, the deputy majority leader, discusses the issue with Mark Sudol.