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Amid Trump Attacks And Snubs, Zucker's CNN Reclaims Newsy Mission

8:28am March 02, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Jeff Zucker helped make Trump a TV celebrity while at NBC, and some argue the cable network's blanket campaign coverage helped get him elected. But CNN has become a lead target for Trump's criticism.

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President Trump discussed trade and economic policies during his address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.

Politics & Government

Trump's Trade Agenda Looks Past WTO

8:50pm March 01, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration is promising to crack down on trade practices it sees as unfair, even if that runs afoul of the World Trade Organization

President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Trump Gets Good Marks From Supporters For Speech, But Can He Move It Forward?

3:05pm March 01, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After a chaotic first month in office, Trump got good marks for delivering a speech that was normal — but his address was noticeably light on policy specifics.

President Trump addresses a crowd during the debut of the new Dreamliner 787 at Boeing's South Carolina facilities on Feb. 17 in North Charleston. Trump uses Boeing as an example of his "America First" policies, but the plane parts come from all over.

Trump's 'America First' Agenda Marks Sharp Break In U.S. Economic Policy

12:41pm February 28, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's plans, a rebuke of the prevailing push toward globalization, may overlook what's under the hood when it comes to manufacturing.

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There are hints that the Trump administration might require all federally-funded construction projects to be done not only with steel and concrete made in the U.S. but also with American-made equipment, like this Caterpillar backhoe.

For Construction Projects, 'Buying American' Means Higher Costs

9:14am February 28, 2017

by David Schaper

Trump has spoken about his commitment to "buy American and hire American." But what exactly does that mean? Some say it could mean higher costs for construction projects.

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 24.

Politics & Government

Here's What To Watch For When Trump Addresses Congress

9:55am February 27, 2017

by Mara Liasson

It's not a "State of the Union" address, but Trump's mood about the country will matter, along with whether he gives Congress direction on policy priorities like health care and taxes.

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Newly-elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez, right, and Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., who was named deputy chairman at the DNC winter meeting in Atlanta, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

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Across The Divide, Identity Politics Unites The Base At Both CPAC And DNC

1:52pm February 26, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

In very different ways, immigration and Islam were highlights at both the Conservative Political Action Conference and the vote for a new Democratic National Committee chairman.

Federal conflict-of-interest laws require officials like commerce secretary nominee Wilbur Ross (right) to divest holdings, but President Trump is not covered by those requirements.

Ethics Watchdog Has Big Impact On Federal Workers, But Not On Trump

6:03am February 26, 2017

by Peter Overby

The Office of Government Ethics has been in the spotlight since President Trump ignored its call to divest his businesses. It has no enforcement power, but still has a big impact on federal workers.

President Trump, flanked by business leaders, signs an executive order aimed at rolling back regulations across government agencies.

Trump Orders Agencies To Reduce Regulations

3:19pm February 24, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Surrounded by corporate leaders, President Trump signed an executive action telling government agencies to slash "job killing" rules. Environmentalists argue the move could undo important protections.

Kate Noble speaks to voters at a listening session at Gonzales Community School in Santa Fe, N.M. She ran for a seat on the Santa Fe Public Schools Board.

Trump's Election Drives More Women To Consider Running For Office

10:01am February 23, 2017

One group that helps train female candidates says applications for its programs are up 87 percent since Election Day.