Trump White House Will Look (And Sound) A Lot Like The Trump Campaign
Donald Trump has appointed campaign manager Kellyanne Conway and several other top campaign staffers to senior White House positions.
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Trump And Gingrich Disagree On That Whole Swamp-Draining Thing
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told NPR that President-elect Donald Trump was going to stop using the phrase "drain the swamp." Trump disagreed, and Gingrich apologized.
'Dawn Of A New Unified Republican Government' Coming In 2017
Republicans are planning an ambitious agenda in anticipation of controlling both the White House and Congress for the first time in a decade.
Organizers Hope Women's March On Washington Inspires, Evolves
"If you're just protesting, and it just stops there," Georgetown history professor Michael Kazin noted, "you're not going to get anything done."
Obama Designates Atlantic, Arctic Areas Off-Limits To Offshore Drilling
"These actions, and Canada's parallel actions, protect a sensitive and unique ecosystem that is unlike any other region on earth," the White House said in a statement.
The Richest Administration In History Just Got Richer
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.
Trump's Doral Golf Course Highlights His Conflicts Of Interest
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.
Obama Warns Trump Against Relying On Executive Power
The president tells NPR that Donald Trump should work through Congress, and says if the new president overturns his own executive actions, "that's part of the democratic process."
Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Win, With Few Surprises
The Electoral College gathered in 50 states to formalize results of last month's election amid increased scrutiny. Despite pressure on Trump electors, more defected from Clinton than the Republican.
5 Things You Should Know About The Electoral College
As electors cast their ballots in each of the 50 states, we try to answer questions about the process: Who are these people? How are they selected? Can they really vote however they want?