Governing

Hundreds Of U.S. Businesses Urge Trump To Uphold Paris Climate Deal

1:27pm November 17, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Starbucks, General Mills and Nike were among more than 360 companies and investors urging Trump and elected officials in an open letter to "continue U.S. participation" in the Paris climate accord.

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg is advising Donald Trump on foreign policy.

From Lobbyists To Loyalists, See Who's On Donald Trump's Transition Team

2:14pm November 16, 2016

A fair number are Washington insiders, according to an organization chart of the team obtained by NPR. That's surprising for a candidate who pledges to "drain the swamp."

The Treasury secretary is among the many economy-related Cabinet posts Donald Trump must fill.

Shaping Trumponomics: These Names Are Being Floated For Cabinet Posts

7:16pm November 15, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

President-elect Donald Trump must quickly fill government departments with leaders who can help give shape to his economic vision. His transition team is considering a number of candidates.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a Trump campaign rally on Oct. 13 in Cincinnati.

For Trump's Secretary Of State, Buzz Centers On Giuliani, Bolton

6:10pm November 15, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

As diplomats await news of their new boss, all eyes are on Rudy Giuliani, a longtime Trump friend with little foreign policy experience. Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton is also in the running.

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck at a news conference in October.

National

LAPD Report Finds Racial Disparity In Approval And Trust Of Police

5:39pm November 15, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The civilian police commission overseeing the Los Angeles Police Department held a public hearing on Tuesday devoted to the issue of bias in policing.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan arrives for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol this morning.

Paul Ryan Re-Nominated By Republicans As Speaker

3:39pm November 15, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The GOP leadership elections are a show of unity heading into the new year where Republicans will control both the legislative and executive branches.

SEC Chair White Says She Will Step Down At The End of Obama's Term

10:20pm November 14, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

A political moderate, White oversaw the implementation of the landmark Dodd-Frank law, but was also criticized for not being aggressive enough against Wall Street.

Hundreds Of Hateful Incidents Reported After Trump's Victory

7:07pm November 14, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Students in Michigan chant "build a wall" at classmates; in Los Angeles they taunt a child about deportation. Reports of hostile behavior toward minorities and women have surfaced since the election.

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus after the presidential debate at Hofstra University in September.

Who Is Reince Priebus, Trump's Newly Named Chief Of Staff?

12:47pm November 14, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, stayed on good terms with Donald Trump as the nominee and made sure the party's apparatus backed up Trump.

After 22 Years, Is NAFTA Headed Back To The Drawing Board?

6:22pm November 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

NAFTA has long united the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada. With Donald Trump headed to the White House, trade partners say they're open to talks.