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Since winning the election, Donald Trump has faced numerous questions about the conflicts of interest posed by his vast business interests.

Poll: Trump Needs To Choose Between Presidency And His Business

9:15am December 09, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Two-thirds of Americans think Trump must avoid a conflict of interest, according to a Bloomberg poll. But only a slight majority are confident he'll put the country's interests ahead of his own.

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Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says she is happy with some of the progress made in the city, but it needs more funding to continue replacing water pipes.

In Flint, Mayor Works On Rebuilding Pipes — And Trust In The City

6:37pm December 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

Almost one year has passed since Flint Mayor Karen Weaver declared a state of emergency. Water lines are being replaced, but residents are still relying heavily on bottled water and filters.

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Don't Stop Arguing, Complaining And Fighting For 'Identity Politics'

3:33pm December 08, 2016

by Tasneem Raja

No one seems to have a satisfying definition of "identity politics," but clearly we've been paying too much attention to race, gender and sexual orientation, right? Not so fast.

U.S. Marine Corps General John Kelly (r) has been taped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The two are shown here before their meeting at Trump International Golf Club, last month in Bedminster Township, New Jerse

Reports: Trump Taps Retired Marine General To Head Homeland Security

4:30pm December 07, 2016

by Philip Ewing

Retired Gen. John Kelly, the former boss of the U.S. Southern Command, would be the third former general picked by President-elect Trump.

President Obama boards Air Force One during a refueling stop Nov. 18 in the Portuguese islands of Azores.

Air Force None? Trump Threatens To Cancel New Presidential Plane Over Cost

5:15pm December 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The president-elect complained about possible cost overruns of a new version of Air Force One, picking a fight with Boeing, the American aircraft-maker.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on whether lawmakers in Virginia and North Carolina weighed race too heavily when redrawing congressional districts.

Questions Of Race And Redistricting Return To The Supreme Court

10:41am December 05, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Cases before the Supreme Court on Monday test whether lawmakers in Virginia and North Carolina weighed race too heavily in redrawing congressional districts following the 2010 census.

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Supreme Court Gets Involved In Redistricting

8:44am December 04, 2016

Gerrymandering is a venerable American tradition. NPR's Ailsa Chang gets the latest on court challenges to this practice from Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a lawyer for a plaintiff in one of the cases.

Trump's Call With Taiwan President Breaks Decades Of Diplomatic Tradition

9:14am December 03, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump's phone call with the President of Taiwan had diplomats apoplectic. The conversation broke nearly four decades of diplomatic practice with Taiwan and China.