Trump White House Will Look (And Sound) A Lot Like The Trump Campaign
Donald Trump has appointed campaign manager Kellyanne Conway and several other top campaign staffers to senior White House positions.
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Trump And Gingrich Disagree On That Whole Swamp-Draining Thing
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told NPR that President-elect Donald Trump was going to stop using the phrase "drain the swamp." Trump disagreed, and Gingrich apologized.
You Say You're An American, But What If You Had To Prove It Or Be Deported?
It's illegal for immigration officials to detain U.S. citizens. But an NPR analysis of public records found that in an eight-year period, some 1,500 people who were held turned out to be Americans.
Facing Criticism, Eric Trump Will Stop Actively Fundraising For His Foundation
The multiple fundraising attempts raised ethical questions because they appeared to offer direct access to members of President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle in exchange for donations.
'Whatever' Is The Most Annoying Word For The 8th Year In A Row
Although "whatever" has long held the dubious distinction of most annoying word or phrase, there's another contender in the wings. Younger Americans were more irked by "I can't even."
Ikea To Pay $50 Million Over 3 Toddler Deaths From Dresser Tip-Overs
Unsecured Malm dressers, prone to tipping over, killed three children in three years. A wrongful death suit has been settled, lawyers for the families say; Ikea confirmed a "tentative" agreement.
Medicare Penalizes Hospitals In Crackdown On Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
For the first time, Medicare penalties against hospitals with too many avoidable patient safety complications include fines tied to the prevalence of two types of bacteria resistant to drugs.
Fearing Arrest At Home, Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In U.S.
The officers, posted to the U.S. on exchange tours, are stranded after a July coup attempt in Turkey that has led to deep purges. They risk prison if they go home. Washington is in a tough position.
Medicare Pays For A Kidney Transplant, But Not The Drugs To Keep It Viable
The federal government pays for kidney transplants. But the program only pays for essential anti-rejection drugs for three years. Many people can't afford them and can end up losing the kidney.
Latinos Will Never Vote For A Republican, And Other Myths About Hispanics From 2016
There were expectations that Donald Trump would do worse with Latino voters than any candidate in history, but that didn't happen.