Inauguration Day 2017: The View From The White House, Mall
Morning Edition hosts talk through Inauguration events with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House, and check in on activity on the National Mall with NPR's Pam Fessler.
Economy
President Trump To Cut Regulations By '75 Percent' — How Real Is That?
The president greeted business leaders on his first full weekday in office by promising to eliminate three-fourths of federal regulations. Easier said than done. Much easier.
Judge Blocks Health Care Merger, Saying It Would Hurt Competition
In his decision, Judge John Bates said he believed health insurance giant Aetna had tried to leverage its original support for Obamacare to get federal approval for its acquisition of rival Humana.
Trump Signs 3 Memorandums, Including Withdrawal From Pacific Trade Deal
The order is mostly symbolic; the Trans-Pacific Partnership was never ratified. Trump also signed a hiring freeze and reinstated a policy restricting funding for international family planning groups.
Trump Promises Tax Cuts, Less Red Tape — So Long As Businesses Stay In U.S.
The president met with corporate executives on Monday, promising tax cuts and regulatory relief. But he also warned CEOs against moving jobs to other countries.
Meet The Republican Governors Who Don't Want To Repeal All Of Obamacare
Eleven states with GOP governors expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Now those governors want to make sure the expansion isn't unwound if the ACA is repealed.
Senate Panel Peppers Treasury Secretary Designate Mnuchin With Questions
Steve Mnuchin ran into sharp criticism at his confirmation hearing on Thursday. Most of it had to do with his role as the CEO of a bank that critics say turned into a foreclosure machine.
Trump Treasury Nominee Defends Role In Foreclosure Crisis
Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, said the bank he ran did what it could to minimize foreclosures during the financial crisis. He also defended his use of offshore accounts for hedge fund clients, while acknowledging the need to close loopholes. Mnuchin also told lawmakers he thinks the Internal Revenue Service needs a bigger staff and better technology.
Reynolds American Tobacco Part Of Larger U.S. Merger Trend
There was some big news in the business world this week, when Winston-Salem-based Reynolds American announced that it
Mnuchin Likely To Face Questions Over Role In Foreclosures
Treasury secretary pick Steve Mnuchin is expected to face hard questions at his confirmation hearing. During the financial crisis, Mnuchin led a bank that foreclosed on thousands of homeowners.