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The recently opened Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is one of many properties that would lose the Trump name if the president-elect followed the advice of the Office of Government Ethics and divested his business hold

U.S. Ethics Official: Trump's Divestiture Is Hard, Pricey And Essential

9:20am January 12, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Every modern president has taken the tough steps to avoid conflicts of interest, setting an example for the entire executive branch, and the world, says the head of the Office of Government Ethics.

Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a Wall Street lawyer, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Critics say it's another example of Trump packing his Cabinet with Wall Street insiders.

Can An SEC Nominee With Ties To Goldman Regulate Wall Street Impartially?

8:25pm January 05, 2017

by Chris Arnold

Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a Wall Street lawyer, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Critics say it's another example of Trump packing his Cabinet with Wall Street insiders.

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President-elect Donald Trump listens as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks to reporters in New York City on Dec. 5. Gingrich suggests that a panel of experts monitor Trump's business conflicts after he takes office.

Gingrich Says Trump Must Address Business Conflicts Soon, Urges Monitoring

3:11pm December 21, 2016

by NPR Staff

Donald Trump should deal with how to handle his business holdings before he takes office, Newt Gingrich says. The former House speaker suggests that a panel of experts monitor business conflicts.

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The Richest Administration In History Just Got Richer

11:23am December 20, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President-elect Trump has selected billionaire businessman Vincent Viola to be Army secretary. Like other wealthy nominees, Viola could qualify for a tax break if he is forced to sell investments.

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The Trump National Doral luxury resort near Miami is Donald Trump's biggest revenue generator. As president, he will be able to steer environmental and labor policies that could boost the income from his golf courses.

Trump's Doral Golf Course Highlights His Conflicts Of Interest

11:14am December 20, 2016

by Greg Allen

Donald Trump owns many golf courses, which provide his family with lots of revenue. And as president, he'll be able to steer labor and environmental policies that could boost his own profits.

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Politics & Government

Trump Tweets About Plans To Leave 2 Of His Children Running Businesses

10:51am December 13, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The president-elect has said he plans to leave his children in charge of his companies, but he canceled a press conference where he was set to explain how that would work. Instead, he sent two tweets.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media in the lobby at Trump Tower on Tuesday after transition officials announced Trump has sold all of his stock holdings.

Trump Sold Stocks In June, Lifting Some But Not All Conflicts Of Interest

4:41pm December 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

But stocks represented a tiny fraction of Trump's personal fortune, most of which is tied up in real estate and brand licensing deals.

Standing with his son Eric, wife Melania, and daughters Tiffany and Ivanka, Donald J. Trump cuts the ribbon for his latest property, the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26.

Trump's Businesses And Potential Conflicts: Sorting It Out

11:30am December 05, 2016

President-elect Trump has interests in hundreds of businesses. Many government agencies and policies could affect his profits. Here's a look at some of his businesses, and the possible conflicts.

Donald Trump, along with his wife, Melania, and son Eric, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony for the Trump International Hotel, located in the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C. The building, which is owned by the General Services

Politics & Government

Journalist On Trump's Potential Conflicts Of Interest: 'They're Everywhere'

4:00pm December 01, 2016

The New York Times' Eric Lipton says that Donald Trump could take actions as president that would benefit his business holdings. But Lipton doubts congressional Republicans would probe such conflicts.

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Donald Trump speaks at his National Doral golf club in Florida. He repeatedly showcased his properties and hotels throughout the presidential campaign.

Trump Says He Will Pull Back From Businesses But Offers No Details Yet

10:28am November 30, 2016

by Scott Detrow

In a series of tweets, President-elect Donald Trump tried to tamp down growing concerns that he will not separate his vast global business interests from his role as head of the U.S. government.