Politics: Issues

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.

Non-GMO labels, like this one at Whole Foods, may strengthen consumer perceptions that genetically modified foods may carry risks to health.

Americans Don't Trust Scientists' Take On Food Issues

5:49pm December 02, 2016

by Dan Charles

A new survey finds strong public support for organic food, and suspicion of GMOs — regardless of whether people vote Republican or Democratic. Also, people don't trust scientists much at all.

President-elect Donald Trump greets attendees after speaking during an event at Carrier Corp. in Indianapolis on Thursday.

Trump Relives Campaign Victory During Thank-You Tour Rally

9:52pm December 01, 2016

by Brian Naylor

The president-elect delighted the crowd, reiterating themes, excoriating the media and political opponents. Earlier, he appeared in Indiana, to celebrate 1,000 manufacturing jobs staying in the U.S.

Donald Trump clearly knows the manufacturing numbers; here, he shows a graph on manufacturing while speaking during an April campaign event in Wisconsin.

Carrier Will Keep 1,000 Jobs In U.S., But Trump Faces A Much Tougher Problem

4:11pm December 01, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Like President Obama, Trump must deal with the millions of old-school, middle-skill jobs, like manufacturing, that just aren't coming back.

Environmental groups are preparing to sue President-elect Donald Trump's administration in federal court if it tries to eliminate eco-rules.

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Environmentalists Gird For Battle With A Trump Administration

6:26pm November 29, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to rescind some environmental regulations. Environmentalists are planning ways to keep a new administration from rolling back eco-rules.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., speaks to the media during a briefing on Capitol Hill in September.

Paul Ryan's Plan to Change Medicare Looks A Lot Like Obamacare

1:01pm November 26, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An overhaul of Medicare must be part of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. His plan would ask insurers to sell Medicare policies on exchanges.

The Federal Register office in Washington, D.C. Undoing regulations is neither quick nor simple.

Vowing To Roll Back Regulations, Trump Faces Uphill Task

11:10am November 25, 2016

by Brian Naylor

One reason there are so many regulations is that there are many obstacles to removing them.

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Family tensions can bubble to the surface during the holidays, especially after a divisive election.

This Thanksgiving, Looking Forward To A Respite From The Hydrant Of Terribleness

8:57am November 24, 2016

by Gene Demby

Here's hoping that the holiday provides the rare oasis from a year full of rancor and racial strife in our politics.

A "beware racism" placard seen in New York's Grand Central Station. Is that racist?

Is It Racist To Call Someone 'Racist'?

7:52pm November 23, 2016

by Gene Demby

Casting racism as a moral failure has had the bizarre consequence of confounding the issue for many Americans. Can anything be called racist without controversy?

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.