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Donald Trump with his eldest children at the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Trump says he'll turn over control of his businesses to sons Eric and Donald, Jr.

Who Can Settle Questions About Trump's Conflicts Of Interest?

10:01pm December 18, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

President-elect Trump has financial interests that will conflict with his new job duties. He says having his sons run the business will end the problem. The federal ethics office says no. Now what?

Trump Ordered For Deposition In D.C. Hotel Restaurant Case

10:00am December 17, 2016

by Peter Overby

President-elect Trump is scheduled to testify under oath in January at Trump Tower — just weeks before he raises his hand to swear in at his inauguration.

5 Fact Checks From President Obama's News Conference

8:00pm December 16, 2016

President Obama gave one of his final news conferences as president on Friday. Here, NPR reporters provide context on five different Obama quotes.

St. Joseph, La., a town of about 1,100 people in northern Louisiana.

Contaminated Water In St. Joseph, La., Leads To Public Health Emergency

6:39pm December 16, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Gov. John Bel Edwards told residents of the North Louisiana town Friday not to use tap water after officials found water going to three buildings was contaminated with lead or copper.

During a year-end news conference at the White House on Friday, President Obama warned Russia, whom U.S. intelligence is accusing of interfering in the presidential election, "We can do stuff to you."

President Obama: America Is 'Stronger And More Respected' Today

5:50pm December 16, 2016

by Susan Davis

The president also warned Russia, whom U.S. intelligence is accusing of interfering in the presidential election, "We can do stuff to you."

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow. U.S. intelligence agencies agree that Russia intervened in the presidential election to help Donald Trump.

FBI, CIA Agree That Russia Was Trying To Help Trump Win The Election

5:05pm December 16, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Intelligence sources tell NPR that the FBI agrees with the leaked CIA assessment that Russia interfered with the U.S. election, in part to help Donald Trump become president.

National

Is It Possible To Bridge The Gap Between Rich and Poor?

8:45am December 16, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

J.D. Vance is a self-proclaimed member of the elite, but he grew up poor in the American Rust Belt. He details what the loss of the American Dream feels like.

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National

North Carolina Legislature Could Bring About Dramatic Change

6:36pm December 15, 2016

by Jeff Tiberii

A special session of the North Carolina legislature could change the political landscape there. Republican lawmakers are trying to significantly reduce the power of the incoming Democratic governor.

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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, accompanied by his wife, Ann McCrory, speaks to supporters at a postelection rally in Raleigh, N.C., on Nov. 9. McCrory was not re-elected.

N.C. Republicans Move To Limit Powers Of Incoming Democratic Governor

4:05pm December 15, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The state Legislature has introduced measures to end the governor's control over election boards, require Senate approval of Cabinet members and limit power over the state's university system.

President-elect Trump at a rally in Wisconsin Tuesday. Trump is doing four rallies in five days, and he canceled a press conference originally scheduled to talk about his potential business conflict.

7 Questions We Would Have Asked Donald Trump At His Canceled Press Conference

2:42pm December 15, 2016

by NPR Staff

The president-elect promised a news conference on how he'd try to avoid potential conflicts of interest with his businesses (and more) as president. He canceled. Here's what we'd like answered.