today commerce secretary wilbur ross denied reports that he may have concealed possible business ties to russia. multiple reports revealing that rogs retaining interests in navigator holdings. that s a shipping company that does extensive business with russian energy firm. that firm is controlled by russian president vladimir putin s son-in-law and other putin advisers as well. ross calling the reports about him failing to disclose this information, quote, silly and totally wrong. a federal judge has denied requests from former trump campaign manager excuse me, trump campaign chair, paul manafort and deputy rick gates, to lift their house arrests. the pair will need to fully disclose all of their financial assets before any deal can be made. if approved, gates and manafort would only be allowed to travel in their local area and would still be monitored by gps tracking. both men have been confined to their homes since last monday